No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
In Committee
Summary
Keeps federal sanctions in place for states that fail to meet child care requirements. This bill would remove the legal authority to waive those sanctions under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.
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- States would lose the option to have sanctions waived under Section 658I(c) of the Act.
- Families and children would face enforcement outcomes shaped by uninterrupted penalties when states are found noncompliant.
- Federal administrators would no longer have statutory authority to grant waivers for CCDBG sanctions, reducing enforcement flexibility.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stricter penalties for child care
If enacted, the bill would remove federal authority to waive penalties when States fail to follow child care subsidy rules. States could face stricter enforcement and cannot get sanctions lifted under the current waiver language. If that happens, low-income parents could lose access to subsidized child care or see fewer provider options. The bill does not add funding or change who qualifies for help.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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