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No Waivers for Fraud Act
Recent Bills/No Waivers for Fraud Act

No Waivers for Fraud Act

IntroducedFebruary 26, 2026
In the House7 months ago
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FamiliesChild care and developmentState and local government operations
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Why This Matters
Right now

Under the federal child care grant law, the health secretary can penalize a state for fraud or breaking program rules and can waive? that penalty if the state asks.

The No Waivers for Fraud Act makes sure that states cannot avoid penalties for not following child care rules. This helps keep child care programs accountable and ensures better services for families.

If you use state child care services, this bill aims to ensure those programs meet important standards.
Who this affects
families · states
What this bill changes
  1. 1This bill removes the ability to waive penalties for states that do not follow child care rules.
  2. 2States that fail to comply with child care regulations will face strict consequences.
  3. 3The bill aims to ensure that states are held accountable for their actions.

The debate

The case for

States should not escape fraud penalties just by asking for a waiver.

House Education and Workforce CommitteeMajority report
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The case against

Forcing penalties invites political punishment and worsens the child care crisis.

Committee DemocratsWritten objection

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