Failed in the House on June 3, 2026 · 210 Yea, 213 Nay, 7 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Recommit: H R 7726 No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act
In plain English: This bill requires the government to withhold funds from states that repeatedly misuse money for child care programs that help low-income families. Currently, withholding funds is an option, but this bill makes it mandatory for noncompliant states.
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026 This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families. Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanc…