H.R. 7726 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 3, 2026. Received Jun 4, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryTightens penalties for child care funding misuse
The bill requires federal officials to take stronger action when states misuse money from a program that helps pay for child care for low-income working families. Right now, officials can choose whether or not to penalize states that break the rules. This bill would make those penalties mandatory, including the option to cut off a state's funding entirely if it fails to follow the program's requirements.
How it affects you
If you use child care assistance through this program, this could affect you depending on your state's compliance. States that misuse funds could lose their ability to receive money for the program, which might reduce available child care options or assistance. The bill is designed to make sure the money reaches families who need it rather than being spent incorrectly.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Apr 6, 2026)
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families.
Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanctions, which include disqualifying the state from receiving funds under the program.
Under current law, the ACF is permitted, but not required, to take such actions for a state's noncompliance.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7726
AN ACT
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Mary E. Miller (R-IL-15) · Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · Families · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 4, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Jun 3, 2026
Passage Passed 217–207
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 4 | 207 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 212 | 0 | 5 |
4 members voted against most of their party: 4 Democrats voted Yes.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.