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119-hr-10614119th CongressWALLET

Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Child care grants for emergency responders

If enacted, HHS would run a competitive grant program to create child care for the minor children of firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency responders who work shifts or nontraditional hours. Grants would go to State, territory, or Tribal lead agencies, which would fund EMS providers or consortia to set up or contract for care. Child care providers must meet existing federal child care rules. The program would end on September 30, 2031.

Funding rules for responder child care

If enacted, Congress would authorize $30 million each year from fiscal year 2027 through 2031 for this grant program (about $150 million total). Of the total appropriated for 2027–2031, not more than $2.5 million could be used for studies and administration. Each award under the program would run for three years. Covered entities would need to provide non‑Federal matching funds that rise from 10 percent in year one to 25 percent in year two and 33 2/3 percent in year three. No single applicant may receive more than $3 million in program funds.

Studies on responder child care program

If enacted, HHS would conduct two studies after the first grants are awarded. The first study would be due within 2 years and a report due within 28 months. It would look at local capacity, the types of consortia formed, and income levels of program users. The second study would be due within 4 years and a report due within 52 months. It would look at facilities that used construction or renovation funds, how well they meet needs, and unmet child care needs in other first‑responder sectors. Both reports would go to Congress.

Lead agency applications and audits

If enacted, lead agencies would have to apply to HHS and assure they will provide required non‑Federal matching funds. Covered entities or consortia would apply to the lead agency to get funds. Lead agencies must administer grants, monitor health and safety rules, give technical assistance, and collect annual audits from covered entities and any child care provider receiving funds. If money is misused, the Secretary could seek repayment with interest and must provide an appeals process.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

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