H.R. 5658
119th Congress
House
Child Care for Every Community Act
Official title: To establish universal child care and early learning programs.
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAdult education and literacyAdvisory bodies
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Building constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentComprehensive health careCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFood assistance and reliefSchool administrationScience and engineering educationSpecial educationState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaUser charges and feesWages and earningsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLabor-management relationsLicensing and registrationsMedical educationMental healthNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingRight of privacy
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Feb 4, 2026
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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- ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES
- ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES
- CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION
- THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK COMMITTEE
- ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES
- ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES
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Cosponsors
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Blair, Everton
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Hayes, Jahana
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Carter, Troy A.
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Raskin, Jamie
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Mullin, Kevin
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Wilson, Frederica S.
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Casar, Greg
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Friedman, Laura
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Frost, Maxwell
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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McBride, Sarah
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Rivas, Luz M.
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Waters, Maxine
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Espaillat, Adriano
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Grijalva, Adelita S.
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Amo, Gabe
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Ansari, Yassamin
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Randall, Emily
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Green, Al
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Mejia, Analilia
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Torres, Ritchie
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Goldman, Daniel S.
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Hoyle, Val T.
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Menendez, Robert
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
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Simon, Lateefah
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Magaziner, Seth
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Salinas, Andrea
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Clark, Katherine M.
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Pressley, Ayanna
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Thanedar, Shri
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Balint, Becca
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
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Beyer, Donald S.
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Bonamici, Suzanne
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Brown, Shontel M.
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Chu, Judy
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Clarke, Yvette D.
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Davis, Danny K.
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Dean, Madeleine
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DeGette, Diana
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
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DeSaulnier, Mark
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Dingell, Debbie
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Escobar, Veronica
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Evans, Dwight
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Garamendi, John
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Garcia, Robert
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Horsford, Steven
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Jackson, Jonathan L.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5658: Child Care for Every Community Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-5658/
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