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Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act

1/31/2024, 3:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1681

Bill 118 hr 1681, also known as the Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act, aims to improve the quality and accessibility of child care services for military families. The bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a website that provides information on the availability and quality of child care services on military installations. This website will also include information on the cost of child care services and any subsidies or financial assistance available to military families.

Additionally, the bill seeks to expand the availability of child care services on military installations by authorizing the construction of new child care facilities and increasing the number of child care providers. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to conduct regular inspections of child care facilities to ensure they meet quality standards.

Overall, the Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act aims to address the challenges that military families face in accessing affordable and high-quality child care services. By increasing transparency and expanding the availability of child care services on military installations, the bill seeks to support military families and improve the overall well-being of military children.

Congressional Summary of HR 1681

Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act

This bill addresses child care services provided by the Department of Defense (DOD). Specifically, the bill expands (from five to six locations) the DOD pilot program that provides financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces who pay for in-home child care.

The bill also requires DOD to publish and maintain waiting lists for child care services at military child development centers.

Current Status of Bill HR 1681

Bill HR 1681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill HR 1681 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2023.  Bill HR 1681's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1681

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1681

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1681

Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act
Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act
To make certain improvements to child care services provided by the Secretary of Defense.

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