H.R. 953 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Child Care for Every Community Act
H.R. 953 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Mikie Sherrill with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
Child Care for Every Community 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 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
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Feb 9, 2023)
Other Families bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 1147: Jenna Quinn Law
- S. 1351: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
- H.R. 9076: Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act
- H.R. 2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
- H.R. 3443: Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023
- H.R. 8409: Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act
- H.R. 9875: Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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