H.R. 7726 · 119th Congress

Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

Introduced on Feb 26, 2026 by Mary E. Miller (R-IL-15). Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Families
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under suchAct.

Subjects

  • Child care and development
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • State and local government operations

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Apr 6, 2026). Public domain.

No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026

This 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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Mary E. MillerR-IL-15Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jun 3, 2026· House· Procedural· Failed 210–213
  2. On Passage
    Jun 3, 2026· House· Passage· Passed 217–207

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 26, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Feb 26, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Feb 26, 2026 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  4. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
  6. Apr 6, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-592.
  7. Apr 6, 2026 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-592.
  8. Apr 6, 2026 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 512.
  9. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
  10. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3796-3805)
  11. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
  12. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7726.
  13. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  14. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseMr. Subramanyam moved to recommit to the Committee on Education and Workforce. (text: CR H3805)
  15. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  16. Jun 3, 2026 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7726, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Subramanyam demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3811-3812)
  18. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 213 (Roll no. 197).House · Roll call 197
  19. Jun 3, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)House · Roll call 198
  20. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 198). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3796-3797)House · Roll call 198
  21. Jun 3, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  22. Jun 4, 2026 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND2 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  2. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES1 report
    $630K reported (all issues)
  3. American Federation of Teachers1 report
    $410K reported (all issues)
  4. Center for American Progress Action Fund1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  5. Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)1 report
    $6,100 reported (all issues)
  6. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $140K reported (all issues)
  7. Service Employees International Union CTW-CLC1 report
    $300K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2026.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.