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Introduced
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
In Committee
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish universal child care and early learning programs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive national universal child care and early learning program designed to provide free, high-quality child care and educational services to all children not yet of compulsory school age. The legislation creates a framework for implementing child care programs through designated "prime sponsors" at the local, state, and tribal levels, with the federal government covering at least 90% of program costs. Key provisions include establishing national program standards, ensuring staff receive competitive wages and professional development, providing services to all children regardless of family income or circumstances, and creating a sliding fee scale for families above a certain income threshold. The bill emphasizes holistic child development, including health, nutrition, social-emotional support, and smooth transitions to elementary school. It also prioritizes workforce development by establishing training programs, promoting diversity in hiring, and creating career pathways for child care workers. The program aims to address educational disparities, support underserved populations, and provide comprehensive services that promote children's cognitive, social, and physical development. Funding is authorized at $500 million annually from 2026 to 2036, with the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administration and oversight.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (53)
Mikie Sherrill (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Katherine Clark (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
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. (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5658/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5658/BILLS-119hr5658ih.pdf |
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