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More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act

12/15/2023, 4:03 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6056

More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on at-home child care programs offered by each military department. Additionally, DOD must study and report on (1) standardizing the requirements of each military department relating to licensing and certification for at-home child care providers, (2) removing barriers to the expansion of at-home child care programs, and (3) supporting the employment of military spouses in at-home child care programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 6056

Bill HR 6056 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 25, 2023. Bill HR 6056 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 25, 2023.  Bill HR 6056's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of October 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6056

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6056

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6056

More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act
More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on at-home child care programs of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

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