# 117-s-897: Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021

117-s-897, Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (as of 2026-10-15).

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- As of: 2026-10-15
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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-897
- Congress: 117
- Title: Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced: 2021-03-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9] (D-AZ), 2021-03-23T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-897 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/897)

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- [117-s-2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-2607)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sres-723: A resolution designating July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-723)
- [117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-643)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-897 (as of 2026-10-15).