Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
In committeeNo 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.
Jun 4, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Passed
The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 mandates the withholding of funds from states that do not comply with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It changes the language from 'may' to 'shall', strengthening the Secretary's authority to enforce compliance. The bill aims to ensure accountability in the use of federal child care funds.