US HB7724

Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to eliminate the Secretary's authority to waive sanctions imposed on states found noncompliant with program requirements

Removes language from Section 658I(c) that previously allowed sanctions to be waived alongside other penalties, making sanctions mandatory and permanent once imposed

Introduced February 26, 2026 by Rep. Wilson of South Carolina and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce

Targets fraud prevention by ensuring states that violate child care block grant requirements face sustained financial penalties without federal relief options