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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Scott H. Peters

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 95.8% (544 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000608

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Cosponsors (42)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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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.

2025-05-08

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-05-08
House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-05-08

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-08
Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-08

Plain-English Summary

The bill would help police officers afford child care by providing federal funding or support for child care services specifically for law enforcement families. This could make it easier for police officers to work full shifts without worrying about finding or paying for reliable child care, which is particularly important for officers who work irregular hours including nights and weekends. The measure aims to support both police families and law enforcement agencies by reducing barriers that might prevent officers from staying in the profession.

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Subjects

Families

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