Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of...
To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require States to account for fraudulent payments made under such Act.
HB7720, also known as the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026, aims to make changes to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Specifically, it would require states to keep track of and recover any payments made fraudulently under this act.
This bill would primarily affect state governments and child care providers. By ensuring that fraudulent payments are accounted for, the bill seeks to protect taxpayer dollars and maintain the integrity of child care funding programs. This could lead to stricter oversight and monitoring of how funds are used in child care services.
As of February 26, 2026, HB7720 has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The committee reported the bill on April 6, 2026, with amendments. It has been placed on the Union Calendar, meaning it is ready for further action by the full House. The bill's progress indicates that it has gained initial support and is moving forward in the legislative process.
