H.R.7498

After Hours Child Care Act

Introduced·2/11/26

Prefiled

Introduced2/11/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 7498

Introduced in House · February 18, 2026

February 11, 2026

Mrs. Hinson (for herself, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Pappas, Ms. Stefanik, and Mr. Pocan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “After Hours Child Care Act”.

HR7498 U.S. House: After Hours Child Care Act