Bill

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

HB7726Social WelfarePassed Chamber

To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under suchAct.

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HB7726, also known as the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026, seeks to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 by withholding funds from states that fail to comply with certain requirements. This bill aims to ensure that child care funds are used properly and efficiently, protecting both providers and families that rely on these services.

The bill would impact states that receive funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, which typically include child care providers and families using these services. If passed, noncompliant states would lose access to federal funds, prompting them to address any deficiencies in their child care programs.

As of June 4, 2026, the bill has been introduced and reported by the Committee on Education and Workforce. It has passed the House and was then referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Key actions include debate in the House and a vote where the bill narrowly passed by a margin of 217 to 207.

Sponsorship

Sponsor

Mary Miller

Republican · US Congress · District HD-IL-15

Legislative Actions (10)

June 4, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

June 3, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 3, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)

June 3, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7726, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Subramanyam demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

June 3, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.