H.R. 7720Heading to a voteFamily & community
States would face new fraud reporting rules for child care aid funds
Data as of July 12, 2026
States would have to report child care subsidy fraud and overpayments in standardized annual categories to HHS.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill requires states to include fraudulent payments when tracking overpayments in the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. States must also submit annual reports to HHS breaking down improper payments into categories: suspected fraud, verified fraud, non-fraudulent overpayments, underpayments, and technical or system errors.
Who does it affect?
State agencies that administer child care subsidy programs would face new reporting and administrative requirements. Families receiving child care assistance and child care providers who receive subsidy payments could see increased oversight and scrutiny.
Why does it matter?
Stricter monitoring and standardized fraud reporting could lead to more oversight of how child care payments are issued and verified.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- February 26, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 6, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 506.
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