Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10614, the Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act, would establish a three-year pilot program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would award grants to lead agencies to fund the creation and operation of child care programs. These programs would specifically aim to provide care for the minor children of emergency services personnel, such as firefighters and EMTs, during their non-traditional work hours.
The bill affects emergency services personnel by aiming to make child care more accessible and affordable for their families. Funds from the grants could be used for various child care expenses, including startup costs, provider training, financial assistance to families, and maintaining extended hours of care. The program is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a total appropriation of $30 million.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and was referred to two committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and Workforce. The next step would depend on the committees' review and any further actions by the House leadership. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
24 Sep 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10614 do?
- H.R. 10614, the Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act, would establish a three-year pilot program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would award grants to lead agencies to fund the creation and operation of child care programs. These programs would specifically aim to provide care for the minor children of emergency services personnel, such as firefighters and EMTs, during their non-traditional work hours. The bill affects emergency services personnel by aiming to make child care more accessible and affordable for their families. Funds from the grants could be used for various child care expenses, including startup costs, provider training, financial assistance to families, and maintaining extended hours of care. The program is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a total appropriation of $30 million. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and was referred to two committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and Workforce. The next step would depend on the committees' review and any further actions by the House leadership. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10614 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10614. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10614?
- H.R. 10614 was sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10614?
- 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. (24 Sep 2026).
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