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HR 2719 105th Congress House

Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 1997

Official title: To establish a program to provide child care through public-private partnerships.

Introduced: November 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Oct 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 23, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 7, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a business-incentive grant program to provide child care through public-private partnerships.

Provides program grants to cover not more than one-third of the costs for: (1) businesses or consortia (two or more businesses acting jointly, which may also include a nonprofit private organization) to start up, or provide additional, employee child care services; and (2) nonprofit business organizations to provide technical information and assistance to enable businesses to provide employee child care services.

Sets forth eligibility and application requirements, including: (1) provision of such services equitably and affordably to low- and moderate-income employees; and (2) compliance with State and local licensing requirements.

Gives priority in grant selection to business and consortia applicants, especially businesses with fewer than 100 full-time employees. Requires equitable geographic distribution.

Authorizes appropriations.

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Waters, Maxine
California · Nov 7, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2719: Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2719/
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