HR7203Referred to Committee

CHIPS Child Care Act

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-01-22

Introduced

Cosponsors

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Type

Sponsor

Janelle S. Bynum

Democrat · OR · Representative

Votes with party: 96.2% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001326

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

2026-01-22

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely provide financial assistance or tax benefits to help families afford child care services, making it easier for parents—especially those with lower incomes—to pay for childcare while they work or pursue education. The proposal has been sent to two congressional committees to review different aspects: one committee will examine education and workforce issues, while the other will look at how to fund it through the tax system or budget.

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Subjects

Families

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