What is the current status of HR 7721?

HR 7721 is currently: In House.

Who sponsored HR 7721?

HR 7721 was sponsored by Glenn Grothman (R), Rep.

Child Care Payment Oversight Bill

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2026

In House5 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

FamiliesGovernment information and archivesState and local government operationsChild care and developmentIntergovernmental relations

Why This Matters

This bill requires states to manage child care funding more carefully by limiting overpayments. If they exceed a certain level, they must take action to correct it, which helps ensure funds are used properly.

If you rely on state-funded child care, better management could mean more reliable support for your family.

Who this affects

State governments · Families relying on services

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill sets a limit on overpayments for child care funding by states.
2If a state overpays more than 5 percent, it must create a plan to fix this.
3States that overpay for two years in a row could lose funding.
4States must show they are making progress to reduce overpayments to keep funding.
5The bill aims to ensure better management of child care funds.

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Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly

Child Care Payment Oversight Bill

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2026

In House5 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

FamiliesGovernment information and archivesState and local government operationsChild care and developmentIntergovernmental relations

Why This Matters

If you rely on state-funded child care, better management could mean more reliable support for your family.

Who this affects

State governments · Families relying on services

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill sets a limit on overpayments for child care funding by states.
2If a state overpays more than 5 percent, it must create a plan to fix this.
3States that overpay for two years in a row could lose funding.
4States must show they are making progress to reduce overpayments to keep funding.
5The bill aims to ensure better management of child care funds.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly