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Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act

7/17/2026, 11:31 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9606

This bill, designated as H.R. 9606 in the 119th Congress, aims to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to oversee all aspects concerning child care access for low-income parents pursuing postsecondary education. The bill was introduced on July 9, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 9606

Bill HR 9606 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9606 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9606's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9606

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 9606

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9606

Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act
Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act
To ensure that the Secretary of Health and Human Services will manage all functions related to child care access for low-income parents in postsecondary education, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9606

Robert F. Onder, Jr.
Robert F. Onder, Jr.
MissouriIndependent

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