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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2026Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 9824

Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2026)

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. 

What just happenedJul 23, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1](D-OR)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
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  1. Jul 23, 2026Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  2. Jul 22, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  3. Jul 22, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jul 22, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Appropriations Committee
  5. Jul 22, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. Jul 22, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 — Informed