Bill · H.R. 4199· House(119-HR-4199)
Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Guy Reschenthaler
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025" aims to clarify the Department of State's exclusive authority over the au pair cultural exchange program. It prevents states or local political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing their own laws or regulations regarding the program. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary of State to submit a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget within 90 days. This proposed rule is intended to create uniform national modifications to stipends and enhance flexibility for various host families. The bill seeks to ensure the program continues to serve as a tool for foreign affairs and provides affordable childcare.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make child care cost less?+5
The bill directs a proposed rule to modify stipends to ensure the program remains affordable for host families.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill establishes exclusive federal regulatory authority over the au pair program, pre-empting state laws.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
The bill seeks to maintain affordability for host families through uniform stipend modifications.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill prohibits states and their political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing laws related to the au pair program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Uniformity and Clarity for Families: The bill seeks to provide American families with clarity and confidence regarding which laws and regulations apply to the program (Section 2, Finding 11).
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Affordability of Childcare: By requiring a proposed rule that includes national modifications to stipends in a manner that does not make the program prohibitively expensive, the bill aims to maintain affordability for host families (Section 4, Subsection 1; Section 2, Finding 10).
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Increased Flexibility for Working Families: The bill directs the creation of a rule to enhance flexibility to accommodate the unique scheduling needs of military families, first responders, single parents, and shift workers (Section 4, Subsection 2).
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Cultural Immersion: The proposed rule aims to promote the immersion of an au pair into the family life of their host family (Section 4, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Local Authority: The bill prohibits any state or political subdivision from enacting or enforcing laws, regulations, or provisions related to the au pair program (Section 3).
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 Middle Class Households+4Good For Children+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Increase States Rights-5
- 6/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Scott FitzgeraldRepublican · Wisconsin
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida