To establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7498, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026, aims to establish and expand child care programs tailored for parents working nontraditional hours. The bill likely includes provisions to address the specific needs of these parents in accessing and affording quality child care services, potentially with directives to allocate funding, set program standards, or collaborate with relevant entities in the child care sector.