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BillHR 8590 · 119

CARE for Parenting Students Act

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes support services for student parents, including childcare and counseling, at colleges and universities that receive federal funding. Requires these institutions to provide resources and accommodations to help student parents succeed.

Sponsored By

Marilyn Strickland
Democrat · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  2. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects student parents attending colleges and universities, providing them with access to childcare, counseling, and other support services to help them balance school and family responsibilities. It also impacts these institutions, which would be required to provide these resources and accommodations to support student parents.

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
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHousing
CommitteeEducation and Workforce Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Housing
  • Education

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.