Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7726| House
| Updated: 6/4/2026
Mary E. Miller
Republican Representative
Illinois
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislative proposal, titled the "No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act," seeks to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the federal government's ability to enforce compliance among states receiving child care funds. The bill specifically modifies Section 658I(b)(2)(B) of the Act, changing the language from "Secretary may" to "Secretary shall" withhold funds from noncompliant states. This critical change transforms the Secretary's discretionary power into a mandatory duty, ensuring that funds are withheld from states that fail to adhere to the Act's provisions, especially in instances of fraud.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-592.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7726.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H3805)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7726, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Subramanyam demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3811-3812)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Families
Child care and developmentFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local government operations
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7726| House
| Updated: 6/4/2026
This legislative proposal, titled the "No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act," seeks to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the federal government's ability to enforce compliance among states receiving child care funds. The bill specifically modifies Section 658I(b)(2)(B) of the Act, changing the language from "Secretary may" to "Secretary shall" withhold funds from noncompliant states. This critical change transforms the Secretary's discretionary power into a mandatory duty, ensuring that funds are withheld from states that fail to adhere to the Act's provisions, especially in instances of fraud.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-592.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7726.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H3805)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7726, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Subramanyam demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3811-3812)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).
View VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mary E. Miller
Republican Representative
Illinois
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Families
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Child care and developmentFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local government operations