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Congress·In Committee·4 days ago

Child Care Grants: Ending Waivers for State Penalties

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Wilson of South Carolina, would stop the federal government from forgiving states that break rules for child care funding. It targets the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which helps low-income families afford child care.
  • Under current law, if a state fails to follow federal guidelines or misuses funds, the government has the power to waive the resulting penalties. This bill would delete that power, making sure that sanctions against noncompliant states are strictly enforced.
  • The goal of the policy is to increase accountability for how federal money is spent. By ensuring that states face consequences for mismanagement, the bill aims to protect the integrity of programs that help parents stay in the workforce.
  • If passed, this change would mean that states could no longer ask for special permission to avoid fines or other punishments when they fail to meet federal standards for child care services.

Milestones

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Feb 26, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Waivers for Fraud Act

Bill NumberHR 7724
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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