Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 aims to enhance oversight and accountability in child care programs.
The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to strengthen measures against fraud and mismanagement in child care programs. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to withhold funds from noncompliant states and requires states to submit corrective action plans if their improper payment rate exceeds 5% for two consecutive fiscal years. The bill also mandates permanent debarment for child care providers found guilty of fraud.
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