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Child Care Fraud Prevention Bill
Recent Bills/Child Care Fraud Prevention Bill

Child Care Fraud Prevention Bill

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2026
In the House7 months ago
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FamiliesChild care and developmentFraud offenses and financial crimes
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to prevent fraud in child care programs by banning providers who cheat from receiving financial assistance. It ensures that taxpayer dollars are used properly and only go to honest providers.

If you use child care services, this bill helps ensure that your provider is trustworthy and not misusing funds.
Who this affects
Child care providers · Families relying on services
What this bill changes
  1. 1This bill stops child care providers that commit fraud from getting government financial aid.
  2. 2It requires investigations into fraud claims related to child care funding.
  3. 3Providers found guilty of fraud will be permanently banned from receiving assistance.

The debate

The case for

Cheating providers can hop between child care and food programs too easily.

House Education and Workforce CommitteeMajority report
vs

The case against

Changing the rules without proof of widespread fraud could shrink child care supply.

members of the committeeWritten objection

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IntroducedFeb 26
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