H.R. 6460

Referred to Committee

To provide funding for needed child and adult care so that essential workers can report to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduced 4/7/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

4/7/2020 • House

Summary

This bill provides funding for FY2020 for child and adult-dependent care services for essential workers. Essential workers include (1) health-sector employees, (2) emergency responders, (3) sanitation workers, (4) employees of businesses required to remain open during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, and (5) other workers a state deems essential and who are unable to telework. Eligibility for such funding is not based on income.

Introduced in House • 4/7/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Families

Adult day careAppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild care and developmentEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsFamily servicesFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesSolid waste and recycling