House Bill 9848
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 22, 2026
Bill Intelligence
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on challenges and potential solutions related to the military child care workforce. The report must assess the current workforce composition, possibilities for increasing license/certification portability for military spouses, vacancy rates, potential increase in capacity if fully staffed, and the feasibility of military spouses providing childcare at home. The report will also recommend incentives to attract and retain military spouses in the child care workforce, such as professional development opportunities, stipend programs, and flexible scheduling options. The bill's impact is on improving support for military families by addressing issues in the military child care workforce.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
9848
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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July 22, 2026
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07/22/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/22/2026
Introduced in House
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