HR7498Referred to Committee

After Hours Child Care Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-11
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
Republican · IA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (544 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (14)

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

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would help families access child care during evenings, nights, and weekends when traditional daytime centers are closed, making it easier for parents who work non-standard hours to find affordable care for their children. The legislation likely includes funding or tax incentives to encourage child care providers to expand their hours beyond the typical 9-to-5 schedule. Parents working shifts, overnight jobs, or weekend schedules would be the primary beneficiaries of increased after-hours child care options.

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Families
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