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Universal and Affordable Child Care for Every Family

This bill establishes a universal child care and early learning system, guaranteeing access for every child under school age regardless of their background. It caps fees based on family income, ensuring low-income families pay nothing while others pay no more than 7% of their earnings.
Key points
Guaranteed access to child care and early learning for every child not yet in school.
Free services for low-income families (up to 200% of the poverty line).
Child care costs capped at a maximum of 7% of family income for higher earners.
Mandatory living wages for child care workers comparable to local educational agency employees.
Enhanced support and resources for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5658
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Care for Every Community Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5658.

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 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guaranteed access to child care and early learning for every child not yet in school.
  • Free services for low-income families (up to 200% of the poverty line).
  • Child care costs capped at a maximum of 7% of family income for higher earners.
  • Mandatory living wages for child care workers comparable to local educational agency employees.
  • Enhanced support and resources for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
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. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: 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.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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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