# 119-s-5683: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act

119-s-5683, Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV); status introduced (as of 2026-10-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5683
- Congress: 119
- Title: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-31

## Summary

**standardized best-practices guide** This bill would require the Department of Defense to publish a **standardized best-practices guide** for Family Child Care homes on military installations. It aims to expand participation and reduce administrative barriers for military families and prospective providers. - Military families would get a searchable, accessible online resource showing how to find and use Family Child Care homes and what rules apply. - Prospective providers would receive step-by-step information on certification, training, inspections, background checks, licensing, startup financial help, liability coverage, safety, and emergency preparedness. - The Department would consult military departments, installation programs, and experienced providers to gather lessons learned and encourage service-specific appendices with installation-level tips, housing guidance, and points of contact. - The Secretary would brief congressional defense committees within 18 months on implementation steps, barriers found, and recommendations for legislative or administrative action.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-5683 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5683)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5683 (as of 2026-10-31).