Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB847

Introduced
3/4/25  

Caption

Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

Congress_id

119-S-847

Introduced_date

2025-03-04

Companion Bills

US HB1827

Identical bill Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

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