H.R. 2886 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act
H.R. 2886 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 28, 2021, sponsored by Mondaire Jones with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- 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
Mondaire Jones (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 63 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Apr 28, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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