Bills · HR 6026
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6026Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families.
INTRO NOV 12· LAST ACTION NOV 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because access to affordable and reliable childcare is a significant challenge for many families across the country, and veteran families often face unique circumstances due to service-related issues, geographic relocation, or specific health needs. If this bill becomes law, it will provide concrete data to Congress on the current state of childcare for this specific population.
Without this bill, or if it doesn't pass, there wouldn't be a specific, mandated, and comprehensive study by these two departments focusing on this issue. The information gathered could help lawmakers understand the gaps and barriers veteran families face, potentially leading to new policies, programs, or funding to improve childcare support for those who have served the nation. This directly impacts the well-being and economic stability of veteran families.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a joint report to Congress.
This establishes a clear mandate for two key federal agencies to collaborate on an important issue.
PROVISION 02
Requires the report to assess childcare options, identify gaps, and evaluate barriers for veteran families.
This ensures the report will gather comprehensive data on availability, accessibility, and affordability challenges.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the barriers to be evaluated include cost, geographic distance, and eligibility criteria.
These specific requirements ensure the report addresses the most common and critical obstacles families face regarding childcare.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
NOV 12
Introduced in House
NOV 12
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6026
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 12, 2025
Last actionNov 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025
House BillHR 6026Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families.
INTRODUCED NOV 12, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 17, 2025
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