Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025
Summary
The "Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act of 2025" establishes a grant pilot program to provide child care services for law enforcement officers' children. This program aims to accommodate the shift work and nontraditional hours of police officers. The goal is to enhance recruitment and retention within law enforcement agencies.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would create a grant program managed by the Department of Health and Human Services. These grants would be awarded to lead agencies to support child care programs for law enforcement officers. The program is authorized to be appropriated $24,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030.
Potential Benefits
- Improved recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.
- Increased access to affordable child care for police officers.
- Support for families of law enforcement officers, promoting stability.
- Potential economic benefits for local child care providers.
- Enhanced public safety through a more stable and supported police force.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for misuse of funds by covered entities or child care providers.
- Administrative burden on the Department of Health and Human Services and lead agencies.
- Costs associated with conducting required studies and audits.
- Limited scope of the program, potentially excluding other essential workers with similar child care needs.
- The program is set to terminate on September 30, 2030, creating uncertainty for long-term planning.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It aims to support families and enhance public safety, which can be argued as promoting the general welfare. The establishment of a grant program falls under Congress's power to appropriate funds for specific purposes (Article I, Section 8).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).