Bill · H.R. 5458· House(119-HR-5458)
CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Katherine Clark
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. It authorizes the Secretary to award grants to eligible institutions of higher education to help them provide child care services to eligible student parents. These grants can range from a minimum of $75,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000 per year for a five-year period. Institutions may use the funds to establish campus-based programs, provide subsidized child care, or offer before and after school services. The bill also outlines specific eligibility requirements for both the institutions and the student parents.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this make child care cost less?+8
The bill provides grants to institutions to establish campus-based child care and provide subsidized services for student parents.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically aids student parents who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants, a sign of financial need.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The bill provides support for student parents, a group that often faces unique challenges in higher education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Student Success: The purpose of the program is to facilitate the success of eligible student parents in postsecondary education through child care services, such as campus-based programs. (Section 2, subsection (a))
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Affordable Child Care Options: Institutions can use funds to provide subsidized child care using a sliding fee scale or subsidized before and after school services. (Section 2, subsection (c)(1))
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Expanded Support Services: Grants may be used to provide support services for eligible student parents or to enhance the quality of existing campus-based child care programs. (Section 2, subsection (c)(2))
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Priority for Specific Needs: The Secretary is directed to give priority to programs that provide additional resources or supports to students who are single parents. (Section 2, subsection (f)(1)(C))
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Assistance with Government Benefits: Institutions receiving these grants must assist student parents in enrolling in various means-tested benefits programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. (Section 2, subsection (d)(13))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Fund Use: Funds cannot be used for the construction of new facilities, except for renovations or repairs required to meet state or local health and safety requirements. (Section 2, subsection (c)(3)(A))
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Limited Scope for Providers: The Secretary is prohibited from establishing a priority for institutions that propose projects designed to support two or more child care providers. (Section 2, subsection (f)(2)(B))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+8Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+4Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For African Americans+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Increases Medicaid Funding+1
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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