H.R.9606

Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act

Introduced·7/9/26

The Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act transfers child care access functions for low-income parents in postsecondary.

The Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act shifts the responsibility for managing child care access for low-income parents in postsecondary education from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. This includes transferring all related functions, assets, liabilities, and personnel. The act ensures that ongoing legal proceedings and applications remain unaffected, and it mandates that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget certify compliance with the act.

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Calendar

Jul 15

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jul 15

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Jul 9

House

Introduced in House