Bill would permanently ban child care providers caught defrauding federal programs
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7723Latest action
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx · Representative · NC
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Official title: Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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The bill permanently bans child care providers found guilty of fraud from two federal child care funding programs.
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What does this do?
The bill requires investigation of fraud claims against child care providers and imposes a permanent ban from the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program for anyone found guilty. Fraud includes lying on paperwork, falsely claiming children's enrollment or attendance, operating without proper licensing, or misusing funds. A ban from one program automatically triggers a ban from the other.
Who does it affect?
Child care providers and day care operators receiving federal funding through these two programs, plus the government agencies overseeing them; families using these programs may be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Providers found committing fraud would be removed from both programs, which could require affected families to find new child care arrangements. Honest providers and families see no change in funding or benefits.
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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. 509.