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Child Care Red Tape Cut: Easier Fresh Food Prep for Kids

This act aims to make it easier for child care providers, including home-based ones, to prepare fresh fruits and vegetables. This will give children better access to healthy food, and parents can expect more child care options, especially in rural areas and for those working shifts.
Key points
Child care facilities will not be prohibited from simple preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as washing, peeling, or cutting.
The change aims to improve children's nutrition and support the growth of home-based child care options, which are crucial for low-income and rural families.
Simplifying regulations may reduce burdens on providers, potentially increasing the availability of child care.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1889
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1889.

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 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Child care facilities will not be prohibited from simple preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as washing, peeling, or cutting.
  • The change aims to improve children's nutrition and support the growth of home-based child care options, which are crucial for low-income and rural families.
  • Simplifying regulations may reduce burdens on providers, potentially increasing the availability of child care.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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 Education Health