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H.R. 7726 119th Congress House

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Official title: To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act.

Introduced: February 26, 2026 Introduced by: Mary E. Miller Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
Families Child care and developmentFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local government operations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
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Became law
Jun 4, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 3, 2026 · 5:09 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 3, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H3805)
Jun 3, 2026 · 5:02 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).
Jun 3, 2026 · 4:55 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3811-3812)
Jun 3, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:37 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7726.
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:36 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)
Jun 3, 2026 · 5:09 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)
Jun 3, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7726, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Subramanyam demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:36 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:36 PM EDT
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr 6, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.
Apr 6, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-592.
Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 3, 2026 House · vote #198 On Passage Passed 217–207 See who voted →
Jun 3, 2026 House · vote #197 On Motion to Recommit Failed 210–213 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 224 – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1333, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommende… Agreed to Jun 3, 2026
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What's happening now June 4, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026

This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families.

Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanctions, which include disqualifying the state from receiving funds under the program.

Under current law, the ACF is permitted, but not required, to take such actions for a state's noncompliance.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1333 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and …
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7726: Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7726/
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