Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 2722 Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/10/2024, 9:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2722

Bill 118 HR 2722, also known as the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023, aims to address the childcare needs of police officers across the United States. The bill recognizes the demanding and unpredictable nature of police work, which can make it difficult for officers to secure reliable childcare.

Under this legislation, a grant program would be established to provide funding to law enforcement agencies to assist in covering the costs of childcare for officers. The grants would be used to support a variety of childcare options, including daycare centers, in-home care, and after-school programs.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the childcare services funded by the grants meet certain quality standards and are accessible to all officers, regardless of rank or location. Additionally, the legislation requires regular reporting and evaluation of the grant program to ensure its effectiveness and accountability. Overall, the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023 seeks to support the men and women who serve in law enforcement by helping them balance the demands of their job with the needs of their families. By providing financial assistance for childcare, the bill aims to improve officer retention, morale, and overall well-being.

Congressional Summary of HR 2722

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant pilot program for child care services for the children of law enforcement officers. Grants are provided to eligible states to provide assistance to a law enforcement agency or a group of entities to establish and operate child care programs for the minor children of law enforcement officers during shift work and abnormal work hours.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2722

Bill HR 2722 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2722 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2722's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 April 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2722

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2722

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2722

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2023

To establish a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers to accommodate the shift work and abnormal work hours of such officers, and to enhance recruitment and retention of such officers.