Bills · S 3155
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3155Commerce
COACH Act
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because access to affordable, quality child care is a significant challenge for many families across the country. By providing a clear, centralized resource for child care businesses, this bill could help these providers run their operations more successfully and sustainably. This could lead to more available child care options, better quality care, and greater stability in the child care market, making it easier for parents to work and for children to receive good early education.
If this bill doesn't become law, small child care businesses might continue to struggle to find tailored, easy-to-understand information on business operations, compliance, and quality standards from a single, trusted source. This could contribute to ongoing challenges in the child care sector, such as business closures, difficulty in expanding services, or inconsistent quality, directly impacting families' ability to find reliable care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to publish a resource guide for small businesses operating as child care providers.
Creates a specific, centralized resource to help child care businesses with various operational aspects.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the guide must include guidance on operations, finances, legal compliance, training, safety, and quality standards for child care businesses.
Ensures the guide covers a wide range of essential topics crucial for running a successful and safe child care business.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the SBA consult with the Department of Health and Human Services and state/local child care organizations before publishing or updating the guide.
Ensures the guide is comprehensive and relevant by incorporating expertise from key child care stakeholders.
PROVISION 04
Requires the guide to be published online in English and the 10 most commonly spoken non-English languages in the U.S., including Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean.
Makes the guide accessible to a broader range of child care providers, including those who may not be native English speakers.
PROVISION 05
Directs SBA offices, Women's Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers, and other support centers to distribute the guide to child care providers.
Ensures the information reaches the intended audience effectively, particularly those who might need it most or have limited administrative capacity.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
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YRS IN OFFICE
19
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 7
Introduced in Senate
NOV 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3155
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
Senate BillS 3155Commerce
COACH Act
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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