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Military Families Support: More Childcare and Mental Health Aid

This act aims to improve access to childcare for military families by funding the construction of new child development centers. Additionally, it establishes programs for early childhood mental health support, helping young children with their emotional and social development. This provides greater support for military parents in caring for their children.
Key points
Increased availability of childcare facilities (daycares, preschools) for military families through new construction projects.
Introduction of assessment and mental health support programs for children aged birth to 5 years, to identify and address emotional and behavioral issues early.
Authorization for pilot projects to test new approaches for providing mental health consultation services within child development centers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5748
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Process start date: 2021-10-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Childcare Expansion for Military Families Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5748.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased availability of childcare facilities (daycares, preschools) for military families through new construction projects.
  • Introduction of assessment and mental health support programs for children aged birth to 5 years, to identify and address emotional and behavioral issues early.
  • Authorization for pilot projects to test new approaches for providing mental health consultation services within child development centers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Family Public Investments Health