September 3, 2025
Mr. Torres of New York (for himself, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, and Mr. Carter of Louisiana) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to include certain safety requirements, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as River’s Law
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Sec. 2. Safety requirements for child care providers
Section 658E(c)(2)(I) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(I)) is amended—
(1)
in clause (i)(XI), by striking ; and
and inserting a semicolon;
(2)
by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii); and
(3)
by inserting after clause (i) the following:
(ii)
shall include—
(I)
a prohibition on constructing, maintaining, or otherwise operating a pool on the premises of any facility where such services are provided; and
(II)
a requirement to install door and window alarms in any facility where such services are provided; and