H.R. 5720 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025
H.R. 5720 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 8, 2025, sponsored by Ilhan Omar with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 This bill authorizes certain federal employees to be reimbursed for childcare expenses paid during the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Under the bill, any federal employee who was furloughed or worked without receiving a paycheck during the lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) that began on October 1, 2025, and paid for childcare during the lapse…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Oct 8, 2025)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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