US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 7726In Second Chamber

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

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Overview

The Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 strengthens the federal government’s ability to hold states accountable for misuse of funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. Specifically, the bill requires the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to take action, rather than simply have the option to, if a state substantially fails to comply with the grant program’s requirements. This aims to prevent and address recurring violations of child care funding regulations. The bill reinforces existing rules regarding sanctions for noncompliance.

Key provisions

Requires the ACF to ‘shall’ impose sanctions for substantial noncompliance with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act.
Addresses potential fraud and misuse of funds within state-run child care programs.
Reinforces accountability for states receiving federal grants for child care.
Focuses on preventing repeat violations of grant program requirements.

Who is affected

States administering Child Care and Development Block Grant programs
Families receiving child care assistance through state programs
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Notable changes

Mandates action by the ACF instead of permitting discretion in imposing sanctions.
Addresses recurring noncompliance issues within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program.

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Legislative history

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Jun 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)

Jun 3, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).

Jun 3, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3811-3812)

Jun 3, 2026House

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.

Jun 3, 2026House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Jun 3, 2026House

Mr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H3805)

Jun 3, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jun 3, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7726.

Jun 3, 2026House

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.

Jun 3, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)

Jun 3, 2026House

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.

Jun 4, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

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