Contact Congress about H.R. 7726: Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026

States would have to face funding cuts if they break existing fraud rules for federal child care grants. The bill changes the rule from optional to required. It does not create new fraud rules.

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Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action on H.R. 7726: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects states that receive federal child care grant money. If a state breaks existing fraud rules, it could lose some or all of that money. Child care providers and families who use child care aid could also feel the effects if a funding cut changes payments, oversight, or the number of families a state can help.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes a possible penalty into a required one for states that break child care grant fraud rules. That could make states take fraud checks more seriously. It could also put child care funding at risk in states that are already having trouble meeting the rules. The real effect would depend on how the Secretary applies the current law and how fast states fix problems.

Key provisions in H.R. 7726

• The bill changes a specific enforcement rule in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. That rule is section 658I(b)(2)(B), listed in federal law as 42 U.S.C. 9858g(b)(2).
• The Secretary would have to withhold funds when a state breaks fraud-related rules. Current law says the Secretary may withhold funds, which leaves room for judgment.
• The bill applies to federal child care grant money that goes to states. The money comes through the Child Care and Development Block Grant program.
• The bill does not create new fraud rules or new violations. It relies on the rules already in the law and federal regulations.
• The bill has cleared a House committee. It is now on the Union Calendar, which means the full House can consider it.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7726

What is H.R. 7726?

States would have to face funding cuts if they break existing fraud rules for federal child care grants. The bill changes the rule from optional to required. It does not create new fraud rules.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 7726?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 7726?

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