Bill · H.R. 10614· House(119-HR-10614)
Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill establishes a grant pilot program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide child care services for the minor children of emergency services personnel. It aims to accommodate shift work and nontraditional work hours while enhancing the recruitment and retention of these workers. Lead agencies can receive competitive grants for a period of three years to fund covered entities and child care programs. The legislation outlines specific uses of funds, matching requirements, provider requirements, and administrative duties including audits and repayment for misused funds. Additionally, the Secretary must conduct two-year and four-year studies and submit reports to Congress regarding the program. The program is authorized at $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and terminates on September 30, 2031.
Yes· 3 of 17
Does this make child care cost less?+7
The bill explicitly authorizes grant funds to provide financial assistance for family child care costs and support startup and operational expenses for child care programs.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill increases access to child care services, including specialized care for sick children and children with disabilities.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Emergency services personnel are often younger adults who will directly benefit from affordable child care during nontraditional hours.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes $30,000,000 annually for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the grant program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(d)(1) allows grant funds to be used for startup costs, training of providers, and financial assistance for family child care costs, which directly helps emergency services personnel afford and access needed care during nontraditional hours.
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Section 2(d)(1)(D) and Section 2(d)(1)(F) permit funds to be used to provide care for sick children and children with disabilities, providing critical support for families with specialized care needs.
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Section 2(d)(1)(H) allows funds to be used for the operation, construction, or renovation of child care facilities, which can increase the physical availability of child care slots for the community.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(e) requires covered entities to provide non-Federal matching contributions starting at 10 percent for the first year, increasing to 25 percent for the second year, and 33 2/3 percent for the third year, which could place a financial burden on local emergency services providers or require them to secure external donations.
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Section 2(g)(4) mandates that if funds are misused, the Secretary may seek the repayment of an amount equal to the misused funds plus interest from the covered entity or child care provider, creating a financial risk for entities that mismanage funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Women+4Good For Rural Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+4Improves Economic Growth+3Reduces Government Spending-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina