To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to provide transparency and accountability in the administration of Federal child care funds expended by the States.

# Summary of HR 7794 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7794 proposes changes to how states handle federal money they receive for child care programs. Specifically, it aims to increase transparency and accountability in how states spend Child Care and Development Block Grant funds—federal dollars distributed to states to help fund child care services. The bill would amend the existing 1990 law that governs this program, though specific details about what new requirements or oversight measures it would impose are not provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect state governments that receive and distribute federal child care funding, as well as child care providers and families who rely on these subsidized services.

States would likely face new reporting or compliance requirements, while families using subsidized child care could potentially benefit from improved oversight of how their programs are run and funded. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.