Proposal:Child Care Affordability and Accessibility for Military Families Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3808
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Child Care Affordability and Accessibility for Military Families Act

This bill expands access to child care for military families.

For example, the bill (1) lowers child development center fees for certain parents who are active-duty service members, (2) requires each military department to implement a fee assistance program for service members who obtain child care services from a civilian provider, and (3) directs each military medical treatment facility to ensure that service members and their spouses who are attending medical appointments at such facilities may obtain child care services for their children on an hourly basis.

Bill Title

Child Care Affordability and Accessibility for Military Families Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-05-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
• 2020-05-21: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.