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US SB3862

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require states to pay child care providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment alone

  • Mandates that state lead agencies verify attendance through attendance records or another reasonable verification method

  • Clarifies that states are not required to pay child care providers before services are provided and may make payments after child care services have been delivered

  • Introduced February 12, 2026 by Senators Cruz, Scott (FL), and Lee; referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Legislative Description

Payment Integrity Act

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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