November 12, 2025
Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mrs. Hinson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families.
Section 1. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Education joint report on childcare for veteran families
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans and the Secretary of Education shall submit to Congress a joint report on the availability, accessability, and affordability of childcare for veteran families. Such report shall include—
(1)
an assessment of childcare options available to veteran families as of the date of the submission of the report;
(2)
an identification of gaps in childcare options for veteran families; and
(3)
an evaluation of barriers to childcare for veteran families, including—
(A)
cost;
(B)
geographic distance; and
(C)
eligibility criteria.
(b) Veteran family defined
In this section, the term veteran family
has the meaning given such term in section 2044 of title 38, United States Code.