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Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2024

3/20/2024, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 3884

Bill 118 s 3884, also known as the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2024, aims to address the need for affordable and accessible child care services for police officers. The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by law enforcement officers, who often work long and irregular hours, making it difficult for them to find suitable child care options.

Under this legislation, funding will be allocated to establish and maintain child care facilities specifically for the children of police officers. These facilities will be equipped to accommodate the varying schedules of law enforcement officers, ensuring that their children are well cared for while they are on duty.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and background checks for child care providers, as well as guidelines for maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the children in their care. This will help to give peace of mind to police officers, knowing that their children are in good hands while they are working to protect their communities. Overall, the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2024 seeks to support the men and women who serve in law enforcement by providing them with the necessary resources to balance their demanding careers with their responsibilities as parents. By investing in quality child care services for police officers, this bill aims to improve the well-being of law enforcement families and ultimately strengthen the effectiveness of our nation's police force.

Current Status of Bill S 3884

Bill S 3884 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2024. Bill S 3884 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2024.  Bill S 3884's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3884

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3884

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3884

Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2024
Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2024
A bill 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.
A bill 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.

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