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H.R.7726

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Introduced·2/26/26

The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 mandates the withholding of funds from states that repeatedly violate child care regulations.

The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to strengthen the authority of the Secretary to withhold funds from states that fail to comply with child care regulations. The bill requires the Secretary to withhold funds from states that have been found to repeatedly violate child care regulations, ensuring that federal funds are not used to support noncompliant child care programs.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

217 Yea

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207 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 2

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

Mar 5

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jun 3

House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jun 3

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)

Jun 3

House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.