OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Stop Child Care Funding Fraud Act of 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7794.
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 2026-03-04.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- States face funding cuts of up to 15% if they have high rates of incorrect child care payments.
- States must report their error rates and create corrective action plans if errors exceed 6%.
- New requirements for tracking child attendance to verify that subsidized services were actually provided.
- The government will publish a state-by-state breakdown of how well child care funds are being managed.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-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 2026-03-22.
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.