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119th Congress
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SENATES. 2828· 119th Congress

Modernize child care assistance

Child Care Modernization Act of 2025

Sponsor
Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Introduced
Sep 17, 2025
Last Action
Mar 19, 2026
Passage
30%
Introduced
Sep 17, 2025
Committee
Mar 19, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Aims to modernize and expand access to child care assistance.
  • Updates how federal child-care programs operate.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Could make child care more affordable and available for working families.
  • Affects parents, child-care providers, and employers.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Had a hearing in the Senate HELP Committee.
  • Tell your senators if child-care costs matter to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Mar 19, 2026Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
  • Sep 17, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sep 17, 2025Introduced in Senate