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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 5658

Child Care for Every Community Act

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill to Provide Universal Child Care With Costs Capped at 7% of Income

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is considered active because the sponsors recently updated the primary leadership for the bill. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill proposes a massive increase in federal spending and a new government program, which lacks the bipartisan support needed to pass in the current political climate.

Key Points

EducationLabor EmploymentHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Homeowners with young children would benefit from dramatically reduced child care costs, freeing up household income. In areas where new child care centers are built, there could be modest indirect effects on surrounding property values and community investment, though this is speculative.

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Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026House

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Sep 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sep 30, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Child Care for Every Community Act

Bill NumberHR 5658
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(59)
D: 59

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