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H.R. 7498119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 11, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 7498 would fund a federal pilot program giving grants to child care providers who serve parents working evenings, nights, or weekends.
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This bill would create a federal pilot program run by the Department of Health and Human Services. It would award competitive grants to child care providers, businesses, or partnerships to start, expand, or improve child care options for parents who work outside standard weekday hours.
Working parents with evening, night, or weekend shifts who struggle to find child care would be the intended beneficiaries. Child care providers, businesses, and partnerships between those organizations could apply for grants.
Without child care during nonstandard hours, some parents may have difficulty staying employed or advancing at work. The program is meant to address a gap in care availability during hours when most providers are closed.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.