No Funding for Child Care Violators
Official: Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
This bill makes sure that states lose funding if they keep breaking child care rules. It is important because it helps protect children by enforcing safety standards in child care facilities.
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026This bill subjects states to additional sanctions for improperly using funds under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. The program provides grants to states to support child care programs for low-income working families. Specifically, if the Office of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) finds that a state has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the program, the ACF must impose additional sanctions, which include disqualifying the state from receiving funds under the program. Under current law, the ACF is permitted, but not required, to take such actions for a state's noncompliance.
1. This bill requires the government to stop funding states that repeatedly violate child care rules. 2. It strengthens the rules around withholding funds for states that do not comply with child care regulations. 3. The bill changes the language to make it mandatory for the government to act against noncompliant states. 4. It aims to ensure that child care providers follow the law to keep children safe. 5. The bill focuses on protecting children by holding states accountable for their child care programs.