HR 8456
Rural Child Care Access Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Rural Child Care Access Act, aims to improve child care infrastructure in small and rural communities by providing grants to state and local child care facilities. The grants can be used for projects like building, upgrading, or modifying facilities, with a focus on enhancing child care services, training providers, recruiting and retaining staff, and engaging the community. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study national child care needs and report on the progress and impact of the grant program.
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