Question 1

What does HR7724 do?

Accepted Answer

The No Waivers for Fraud Act represents a targeted amendment to the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 that fundamentally alters the federal government's enforcement posture toward noncompliant states. The bill's central purpose is to eliminate the Secretary's discretionary authority to waive sanctions imposed on states that fail to meet their obligations under the child care block grant program. By removing waiver provisions throughout the statutory framework, the legislation establishes a mandatory and inflexible sanctions regime that requires full enforcement of penalties against states found to be noncompliant with program requirements. This represents a significant shift from the current framework, which provides administrative flexibility to consider state circumstances and grant relief from sanctions when appropriate. The bill reflects a policy judgment that strict enforcement without exceptions is necessary to ensure state compliance with federal child care program standards and to prevent fraud or mismanagement of federal funds.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR7724?

Accepted Answer

Joe Wilson

Question 3

What is the status of HR7724?

Accepted Answer

Introduced as of February 26, 2026.

H.R.7724

H. R. 7724