HR 7498
After Hours Child Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:47 AM
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The After Hours Child Care Act aims to expand access to child care for parents who work non-traditional hours, such as those with evening, night, or weekend shifts. It establishes a Child Care and Development Innovation Fund to provide grants to eligible entities – including child care providers and partnerships – for various activities like expanding capacity, establishing onsite programs, and improving child care quality. The fund will prioritize serving families with parents working nontraditional hours and will require a 25% non-federal match.
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