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Expand access to child care services for parents who work during evening and overnight hours.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asAfter Hours Child Care Act

What’s happening with After Hours Child Care Act?

The After Hours Child Care Act remains in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of June 10, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a vote and expire in committee. No action has occurred on this legislation since February 10, 2026.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by After Hours Child Care Act (H.R. 7498 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 3639 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 3639 (118th)
  3. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 976 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 976 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Ashley Hinson (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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