To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families.

This legislative proposal mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education jointly submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report, due within 180 days of the Act's enactment, is specifically tasked with examining the current state of childcare for veteran families, focusing on its availability , accessibility , and affordability . The required report must include an assessment of existing childcare options and identify any significant gaps in services for veteran families. Furthermore, it will evaluate various barriers preventing access to childcare, specifically highlighting issues related to cost , geographic distance , and eligibility criteria for services.