States with high child care overpayment rates would face funding risk
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Sponsor: Glenn Grothman · Representative · WI
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Official title: CRACKDOWN Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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States with child care overpayment rates above 5 percent for two straight years could lose federal funding.
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What does this do?
The bill requires states to submit a corrective action plan and regular progress reports if their child care subsidy overpayment rate exceeds 5 percent in a year. States that stay above 5 percent for two consecutive years could lose eligibility for federal child care funding unless they show progress or a near-term fix.
Who does it affect?
State government agencies that administer the Child Care and Development Block Grant program would face new reporting requirements and funding risk. Low-income families who rely on child care subsidies could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
States may need to tighten payment processes to avoid losing federal funding, which could slow or complicate access to child care subsidies for some families.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Apr 6, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 507.