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H.R.9224

Child Care Modernization Act of 2026

Introduced·6/9/26

Child Care Modernization Act of 2026 reauthorizes and updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

The Child Care Modernization Act of 2026 reauthorizes and updates the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It aims to allow states maximum flexibility in developing and implementing a mixed delivery system to provide child care that best suits the needs of children and working parents. The bill also seeks to improve the overall quality of child care by implementing health, safety, licensing, early learning, and professional standards.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 9

House

Introduced in House

Jun 9

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.