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More Child Care Options for Military Families

This act aims to improve access to child care for military families. It establishes a pilot program to increase available child care slots, enhance service quality, and support staff recruitment. This will provide military parents with more choices and easier access to child care for their children.
Key points
A pilot program will create 12 new partnerships with child care providers near military bases to increase available slots.
The act aims to improve care quality and support recruitment and retention of child care staff, including military spouses.
Participating providers cannot reduce slots for non-military families or construct new facilities.
The act requires regular reports on child care needs in military areas to better plan future initiatives.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2193
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Access to Military Child Care Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2193.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A pilot program will create 12 new partnerships with child care providers near military bases to increase available slots.
  • The act aims to improve care quality and support recruitment and retention of child care staff, including military spouses.
  • Participating providers cannot reduce slots for non-military families or construct new facilities.
  • The act requires regular reports on child care needs in military areas to better plan future initiatives.
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 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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