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River’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-5124| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as "River's Law," amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to implement new safety standards for child care providers. The primary goal is to enhance the safety environment in facilities that receive federal funding under the Act by establishing specific conditions for grant recipients. Specifically, the bill mandates two key safety provisions for facilities providing child care services. First, it establishes a prohibition on constructing, maintaining, or operating a pool on the premises. Second, it requires the installation of door and window alarms in all such facilities, thereby strengthening child protection measures and preventing unauthorized access or egress.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Families

River’s Law

USA119th CongressHR-5124| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This legislation, known as "River's Law," amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to implement new safety standards for child care providers. The primary goal is to enhance the safety environment in facilities that receive federal funding under the Act by establishing specific conditions for grant recipients. Specifically, the bill mandates two key safety provisions for facilities providing child care services. First, it establishes a prohibition on constructing, maintaining, or operating a pool on the premises. Second, it requires the installation of door and window alarms in all such facilities, thereby strengthening child protection measures and preventing unauthorized access or egress.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted