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Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024

5/2/2024, 1:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 4130

Bill 118 s 4130, also known as the Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024, aims to address the challenges faced by military families in accessing affordable and high-quality child care services. The bill recognizes the unique circumstances faced by military families, including frequent relocations and deployments, which can make it difficult to secure reliable child care.

The key provisions of the bill include expanding eligibility for child care assistance to more military families, increasing funding for child care programs on military installations, and improving the quality of child care services available to military families. The bill also seeks to streamline the process for military families to access child care services and ensure that they have access to a range of options that meet their needs.

Overall, the Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024 aims to support military families by providing them with the resources and support they need to ensure that their children are well cared for while they serve our country. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a critical step in addressing the unique challenges faced by military families in accessing child care services.

Current Status of Bill S 4130

Bill S 4130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2024. Bill S 4130 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 16, 2024.  Bill S 4130's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of April 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4130

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 4130

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4130

Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024
Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024
A bill to require the establishment of a pilot program to expand early child care options for members of the Armed Forces and their families.

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