H.R. 7726 · 119th Congress · Families
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
Requires federal sanctions against states that misuse child care development block grant funds. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Apr 6, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House roll 557 |
On Motion to RecommitNo Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act | D 210–0 · R 0–212 · I 0–1 |
Failed 210–213 |
| Jun 3, 2026 House roll 558 |
On PassageNo Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act | D 4–207 · R 212–0 · I 1–0 |
Passed 217–207 |
Latest action
Jun 4, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.