House bill · H.R. 7498 (119th Congress)
After Hours Child Care Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Ashley Hinson (U.S. Representative, IA-2, Republican)
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Summary
This bill would create a Child Care and Development Innovation Fund under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act to establish and expand child care programs for parents working outside standard daytime hours, such as evening, night, or weekend shifts.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
16
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- Democratic8
- Republican8
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Full history
- Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 11, 2026
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House
- Feb 11, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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