What does Preamble of Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 do?

This bill establishes a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers. The program aims to accommodate the shift work and nontraditional work hours of law enforcement officers. A stated goal of the program is to enhance recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

What does CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT. of Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Child Care Grant Program to support law enforcement officers. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to lead agencies on a competitive basis. Grants will assist lead agencies in providing funds to encourage the establishment and operation of child care programs for the children of law enforcement officers working non-traditional hours. To be eligible, lead agencies must submit an application and assure a matching contribution. Grants are awarded for a period of three years. At least 20 percent of appropriated funds must be used to award grants to agencies employing fewer than 200 officers or consortia including such agencies. Funds can be used for startup costs, provider training, financial assistance for families, services for sick children, contracts with local organizations, care for children with disabilities, expanded hours, facility expenses, or other relevant activities. A covered entity receiving funds must provide matching contributions, increasing from 10% to 33 2/3% over three years. Providers must meet specific requirements outlined in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act. Lead agencies are responsible for administering grants, monitoring funds, and conducting annual audits. The Secretary may seek repayment for misused funds and establish an appeals process. Studies will be conducted to assess program capacity, consortium formation, and program utilization. The program is authorized to receive $24,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The program terminates on September 30, 2030.

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Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/17/2025 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers, accommodating their nontraditional work hours.
Grants will be awarded to lead agencies on a competitive basis to support the establishment and operation of child care programs, with at least 20 percent of funds going to agencies with fewer than 200 officers.
The program is authorized to receive $24,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund activities such as startup costs, provider training, and financial assistance for families.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3304(In Committee)Official page

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