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Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act

USA119th CongressHR-7722| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Robert F. Onder

Robert F. Onder

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Letlow (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to establish a new framework for monitoring state performance and ensuring accountability. It mandates that the Secretary conduct comprehensive reviews of each state receiving assistance under the Act at three-year intervals, systematically evaluating their adherence to program requirements and effective use of funds. This proactive oversight aims to identify potential issues early and maintain the integrity of the child care system. Based on the findings of these reviews, states can be designated as "high risk" if they exhibit a high level of unresolved or repeated adverse audit findings, persistent failures in implementing corrective action plans, or repeated noncompliance with their approved state plans. This critical designation then triggers a requirement for the Secretary to impose additional monitoring on these identified high-risk states, ensuring targeted intervention to address deficiencies and improve program outcomes. The goal is to strengthen oversight and ensure federal funds are used effectively for child care services.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.


  • March 5, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act

USA119th CongressHR-7722| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to establish a new framework for monitoring state performance and ensuring accountability. It mandates that the Secretary conduct comprehensive reviews of each state receiving assistance under the Act at three-year intervals, systematically evaluating their adherence to program requirements and effective use of funds. This proactive oversight aims to identify potential issues early and maintain the integrity of the child care system. Based on the findings of these reviews, states can be designated as "high risk" if they exhibit a high level of unresolved or repeated adverse audit findings, persistent failures in implementing corrective action plans, or repeated noncompliance with their approved state plans. This critical designation then triggers a requirement for the Secretary to impose additional monitoring on these identified high-risk states, ensuring targeted intervention to address deficiencies and improve program outcomes. The goal is to strengthen oversight and ensure federal funds are used effectively for child care services.
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Timeline
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • February 26, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • March 5, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.


  • March 5, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Robert F. Onder

Robert F. Onder

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Letlow (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

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