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H.R. 2982 105th Congress House

Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act

Official title: To improve the quality of child care provided through Federal facilities and programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 12, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 11, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
Nov 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Nov 10, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2304)
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to House Judiciary
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to House Oversight
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committees on House Oversight, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to House Government Reform
Nov 9, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 12, 1998

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act - Mandates that a Federal agency that either operates, or contracts for operation of, a child care center in a facility owned or leased by an executive agency obtain the appropriate State and local licenses and comply with child care licensing requirements.

Directs the Administrator of General Services to: (1) establish and enforce child care health, safety and facility standards; and (2) require child care center compliance with accreditation standards issued by a nationally recognized accreditation organization approved by the Administrator. Prescribes enforcement procedures.

Instructs the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to promulgate regulations for child care centers in legislative and judicial facilities which are no less stringent than those issued by the Administrator. Confers upon the Architect and the Director child care center duties and authorities comparable to those of the Administrator.

Provides for technical assistance, studies, and reviews in order to assist child care center operator compliance with this Act.

Instructs the Administrator to establish an interagency council to facilitate cooperation and coordinate policy regarding the provision of child care in the Federal Government.

Authorizes appropriations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2982: Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2982/
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