Bills · HR 3304
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3304Families
Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because access to affordable and flexible child care is a significant challenge for many working families, and this is especially true for those with demanding and non-traditional work schedules, like police officers. If passed, it would provide dedicated resources to address a specific barrier to employment and retention within law enforcement. Voters should care because supporting officers' families with child care can indirectly impact public safety by helping police departments attract and keep qualified personnel, potentially leading to more stable and experienced forces.
If this bill becomes law, communities could see an expansion of child care options that cater to the specific needs of officers, potentially making it easier for them to manage their careers and family responsibilities. If it doesn't pass, the existing child care challenges for law enforcement families would likely continue, potentially contributing to ongoing recruitment and retention difficulties in police departments across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program run by the Department of Health and Human Services for "lead agencies" (states, territories, tribal governments) to provide child care services.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to help states and tribes set up child care services for law enforcement families.
PROVISION 02
Funds must be used to provide child care services for minor children of law enforcement officers, specifically designed to accommodate shift work and non-traditional hours.
This addresses a critical barrier for officers by providing flexible child care options that align with their unpredictable work schedules.
PROVISION 03
Grants can fund startup costs, training for providers, financial aid for families, care for sick children, expanded non-standard hours, and construction/renovation of child care facilities.
This wide range of allowable uses ensures flexibility for grantees to address various child care needs effectively.
PROVISION 04
Requires lead agencies and covered entities to provide non-Federal matching contributions for grant funds, increasing from 10% in the first year to 33.33% in the third year.
This ensures local investment and shared responsibility in the child care programs, potentially fostering long-term sustainability.
PROVISION 05
Requires a 20% set-aside of appropriated funds for smaller law enforcement agencies (fewer than 200 officers) or consortia including such agencies.
This ensures that smaller departments, which often face unique resource challenges, also benefit from the program.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 42
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in House
MAY 8
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3304
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
House BillHR 3304Families
Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
42
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
