United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 9606 — Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to streamline childcare services for student parents.

This legislation seeks to reduce bureaucracy around childcare for student parents. It proposes measures to improve accessibility and support for those balancing education and parenting.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that student parents may find it easier to access necessary childcare services.

Summary

Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents ActThis bill transfers specified functions relating to child care access for eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Specifically, the bill transfers to HHS all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program. (The CCAMPIS program awards grants to support the participation of eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services. On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with HHS for HHS to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's program with HHS's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.)Additionally, the bill transfers to HHS all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at HHS or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's effective date.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 20 U.S.C. § 1070e, 31 U.S.C. § 1531

Action History

  1. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9606 do?
Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents ActThis bill transfers specified functions relating to child care access for eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Specifically, the bill transfers to HHS all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program. (The CCAMPIS program awards grants to support the participation of eligible low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of campus-based child care services. On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with HHS for HHS to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's program with HHS's existing programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.)Additionally, the bill transfers to HHS all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at HHS or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's effective date.
Who sponsors HR 9606?
HR 9606 is sponsored by Onder, Robert F. (Republican) and Rulli, Michael A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9606?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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