S 535
Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:08 AM
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Bill overview
The Respect Parents’ Childcare Choices Act reauthorizes the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and aims to improve access to relative caregivers for childcare. It proposes significant changes to the grant program, including increased funding, a shift towards using child care certificates, and modifications to eligibility requirements for financial assistance. The bill also addresses issues related to religious child care providers and includes provisions to prevent fraud and promote the use of relative caregivers.
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