Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 This bill rescinds funding that was provided to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reallocates the funding to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for federal child care programs. Specifically, the bill rescinds $70 billion in funding that was provided to ICE and CBP by the Secure America Act. The bill also provides a total of $70 billion to ACF for federal child care programs, including $25.5 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant,$20 billion for the Child Care Entitlement to States,$24 billion for Head Start, and$500 million for Preschool Development Grants.The funds provided to ACF are available through FY2029.
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Maggie Goodlander
Democrat • New Hampshire • District 2
Original CosponsorJul 22, 2026
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Frederica S. Wilson
Democrat • Florida • District 24
Original CosponsorJul 22, 2026
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Lateefah Simon
Democrat • California • District 12
Original CosponsorJul 22, 2026
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Sylvia R. Garcia
Democrat • Texas • District 29
Original CosponsorJul 22, 2026
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André Carson
Democrat • Indiana • District 7
Aug 3, 2026
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Judy Chu
Democrat • California • District 28
Aug 3, 2026
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Mark DeSaulnier
Democrat • California • District 10
Sep 2, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.
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