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Military Child Care Support: More Locations and Transparency

This act aims to improve access to child care for military families. It expands a financial assistance program for in-home child care and mandates the publication of waiting lists and estimated wait times for military child development centers. This will provide military families with better insight into service availability and support in arranging child care.
Key points
Expansion of the financial assistance program for in-home child care from five to six locations.
Mandatory publication of waiting lists for military child development centers.
Introduction of a tool to estimate wait times for child care services at military installations.
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Print number: 118_HR_1681
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Child Care Transparency and Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1681.

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 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of the financial assistance program for in-home child care from five to six locations.
  • Mandatory publication of waiting lists for military child development centers.
  • Introduction of a tool to estimate wait times for child care services at military installations.
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. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3].

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 2025-12-24.

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Family Security