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S 4335·Federal·senate

HERO Child Care for Military Families Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 16, 2026

Summary

The bill changes Department of Defense rules so more people—including national service volunteers—can work in military child‑development centers. It creates a pre‑clearance background‑check system, allows job‑sharing arrangements, and gives limited benefits to attract and keep qualified child‑care staff. The changes aim to improve the reliability of child‑care services for military families.

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