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Stop Child Care Fraud Act

USA119th CongressHR-7725| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

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 significantly enhance program integrity and accountability within state child care assistance programs. It mandates that state plans include a comprehensive description of their internal controls to ensure proper oversight and prevent misuse of funds. States will be required to detail their processes for investigating and recovering fraudulent payments , alongside their procedures for imposing sanctions on clients or providers involved in fraudulent activities. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that states must describe their methods for accurately documenting and verifying eligibility for child care assistance. A key provision also requires states to explain how they utilize data across various state and local agencies that oversee child care providers, fostering better coordination and fraud detection efforts.
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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: 35 - 0.
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: 35 - 0.


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

Families

Stop Child Care Fraud Act

USA119th CongressHR-7725| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to significantly enhance program integrity and accountability within state child care assistance programs. It mandates that state plans include a comprehensive description of their internal controls to ensure proper oversight and prevent misuse of funds. States will be required to detail their processes for investigating and recovering fraudulent payments , alongside their procedures for imposing sanctions on clients or providers involved in fraudulent activities. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that states must describe their methods for accurately documenting and verifying eligibility for child care assistance. A key provision also requires states to explain how they utilize data across various state and local agencies that oversee child care providers, fostering better coordination and fraud detection efforts.
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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: 35 - 0.
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: 35 - 0.


  • March 5, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Michael A. Rulli

Michael A. Rulli

Republican Representative

Ohio

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

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