Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act

4/6/2025, 12:52 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2282

Bill 119 HR 2282, also known as the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and improve access to child care services for families in need. The bill specifically focuses on providing support for relative caregivers, such as grandparents or other family members who are caring for children.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that all children have access to high-quality child care services, regardless of their family's financial situation. By reauthorizing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, the bill aims to provide funding and support for child care programs that serve low-income families.

In addition to improving access to child care services, the bill also includes provisions to support relative caregivers who are providing care for children. This includes providing training and resources to help relative caregivers better support the children in their care. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2282 is focused on improving access to child care services for families in need, with a specific emphasis on supporting relative caregivers. By reauthorizing and expanding the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, the bill aims to ensure that all children have access to the care and support they need to thrive.

Current Status of Bill HR 2282

Bill HR 2282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2025. Bill HR 2282 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025.  Bill HR 2282's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of March 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2282

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2282

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2282

To reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, to improve access to relative caregivers, and for other purposes.To reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, to improve access to relative caregivers, and for other purposes.
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