# 119-hr-10614: Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act

119-hr-10614, Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10614
- Congress: 119
- Title: Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Families
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Child care grants for emergency responders: benefit, medium. 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 o…
- Studies on responder child care program: benefit, low. 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 yea…
- Funding rules for responder child care: mixed, medium. 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 f…
- Lead agency applications and audits: mixed, low. 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 col…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10614 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10614)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10614 (as of 2026-09-30).