H.R.5658

Child Care for Every Community Act

Introduced·9/30/25

Establishes universal child care and early learning programs for children under school age.

The Child Care for Every Community Act establishes universal child care and early learning programs for children under school age. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide financial assistance to prime sponsors, who are designated by HHS, to carry out child care and early learning programs. The bill also establishes national program standards for child care and early learning programs, including standards for child care and early learning services, monitoring of child care and early learning programs, and staff qualifications and development.

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History

Feb 4

House

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, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.