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HR5581FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Child Care Assistance for Maternal Health Act

December 17, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would authorize $5 million annually from 2024 through 2026 to help states, tribes, and community organizations provide short-term child care to vulnerable families, potentially impacting maternal health outcomes in high-poverty or high-mortality areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Mothers and families

They are the intended recipients of the short-term child care services provided by the grant-funded projects.

State and local health departments

They are eligible to apply for and manage the grant-funded demonstration projects.

Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations

They are eligible to apply for grants, with a requirement that at least one grant be awarded to a tribal entity.

Child care providers

They may receive subgrants or contracts to provide the actual child care services under the demonstration projects.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill creates a federal grant program to fund short-term child care services for families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year after birth. The program aims to improve maternal and family health by providing temporary care, such as , to those who need it most.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for these grants?

States, territories, the District of Columbia, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Urban Indian organizations, public health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, or a consortium of these entities.

What kind of child care does this bill cover?

It covers short-term child care provided during pregnancy, childbirth, or the first year postpartum, including respite care and .

Are there specific groups that get priority for these services?

Yes, grantees must prioritize low-income families, single-parent households, families experiencing homelessness, and families with children who have disabilities or special health care needs.

Why It Matters

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Licensing Flexibility

The bill includes a specific provision allowing child care services to bypass certain state or local age-based licensing requirements, provided quality standards are maintained through coordination with local authorities.

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Connected Entities

organizationAdministration for Children and Families“A member of the advisory group established by the bill”Map →

organizationSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration“A member of the advisory group established by the bill”Map →

organizationHealth Resources and Services Administration“A member of the advisory group established by the bill”Map →

personMace“Co-sponsored the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

personMcClellan“Introduced the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

organizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services“A member of the advisory group established by the bill”Map →

organizationAdministration for Native Americans“A member of the advisory group established by the bill”Map →

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