House Passes Stop Child Care Scams Act to Ban Fraudulent Providers from Federal Programs
The House passed this bill in June 2026, and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. Since June 4, 2026, the bill has not moved from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It remains uncertain if the Senate will schedule a vote on this proposal.
Companion bill: Sen. Moody Introduces Bill to Ban Fraudulent Child Care Providers and Penalize States with High Error Rates →217–207
It passed the House with enough support to move to the Senate. Preventing fraud is usually a popular goal that both parties can agree on.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4788 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4788 (119th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Providers or day care operators found through a final administrative or judicial determination to have committed fraud, such as submitting false paperwork or misrepresenting enrollment, will be permanently barred from ever receiving federal child care or food program funding again. This creates a lasting, irreversible consequence tied to a fraud finding, on top of any criminal or civil penalties already imposed.
“``(B) Debarment.--In the case that the Secretary makes, or finds that there has been, a final determination of fraud against a child care provider that received financial assistance available under this subchapter, the Secretary shall permanently debar such child care provider from receiving such financial assistance.”
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).
On Motion to Recommit
On Passage
Congresswoman Mary Miller's Stop Child Care Scams Act passed the House today. The legislation requires HHS to withhold federal funds from states that fail to address fraud and establishes mandatory enforcement for program violations, protecting an estimated $600 million in annual taxpayer funds.
Sean Hannity and Rep. Mary Miller discussed the successful House passage of the Stop Child Care Scams Act. The bill is designed to enforce mandatory criminal penalties against syndicates exploiting federal child care and welfare assistance loops, following massive oversight failures in Minnesota.
Legislation introduced to create new program integrity provisions for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The bill aims to stop bad actors from siphoning off federal funds meant for low-income families, requiring stricter state reporting and mandatory audits every three years.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
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