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BillHR 7726 · 119

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits federal funds from going to child care providers that have repeatedly violated child care safety rules. Requires these providers to fix their violations before they can receive federal funding again.

Sponsored By

Mary E. Miller
Republican · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 26, 2026
  5. Jun 4, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects child care providers with a history of safety violations, by cutting off their federal funding until they comply with safety rules. It also affects the families who use these child care services, by potentially changing where they can use federal subsidies like Medicaid or other child care assistance programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteJun 3, 2026
217–207

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.