Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.

2026-04-06

This bill would establish new rules for how federal child care assistance programs spend taxpayer money, likely including requirements for tracking expenses, preventing fraud, and ensuring funds go directly to helping families afford child care. The legislation would affect families receiving child care subsidies, child care providers who receive government funding, and federal agencies that manage these programs. The goal is to make sure government child care dollars are used efficiently and appropriately.