Bills · HR 7723
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7723Fraud offenses and financial crimesChild care and development
Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION APR 6
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STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to protect federal funds meant to support children and families from being misused by fraudulent child care providers. If it becomes law, it will strengthen the government's ability to crack down on fraud by mandating permanent bans and cross-program debarment for those who cheat the system.
If this bill passes, taxpayer money intended for child care assistance and nutrition programs would be more securely directed towards legitimate providers, potentially increasing the efficiency and trustworthiness of these services. If it doesn't pass, the existing system might allow fraudulent providers to continue receiving funds or move between programs, potentially leading to ongoing waste of public money and undermining the integrity of vital child care support programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires permanent debarment of child care providers from the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program if they are found to have committed fraud.
This ensures that providers who misuse funds for low-income families cannot continue to receive federal assistance.
PROVISION 02
Requires permanent debarment of child care institutions or homes from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) if they are found to have committed fraud.
This prevents providers who misuse funds meant for children's nutrition from continuing to receive federal support.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a cross-program debarment, meaning if a provider is banned from CCDBG for fraud, they are also banned from CACFP, and vice-versa.
This prevents fraudulent providers from simply switching between federal child care programs after being caught.
PROVISION 04
Defines what constitutes a "final determination of fraud" for both programs, including knowingly submitting false information, misrepresenting enrollment, operating without a license, or misusing funds.
This provides clear guidelines for what actions will lead to debarment and ensures consistent enforcement.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 6
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-589.
APR 6
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.
MAR 5
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 5
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7723
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Last actionApr 6, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026
House BillHR 7723Fraud offenses and financial crimesChild care and development
Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 6, 2026
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