H.R. 3315 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
H.R. 3315 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 18, 2019, sponsored by Debra A. Haaland with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act This bill provides funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an affordable child care and early learning program. Children who are at least six weeks of age but not yet required to attend school may participate in the program regardless of family income, disability status, citizenship status, or employment of a family member.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debra A. Haaland (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jun 18, 2019)
More bills from Debra A. Haaland in the 116th Congress
Other Families bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2683: Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2480: Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- H.R. 2775: Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act
- H.R. 3114: Every Child Deserves a Family Act
- H.R. 5191: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2019
- H.R. 7909: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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