HR 9848 United States House · 119th Congress

Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act

The Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report within 120 days analyzing challenges in military child care and development centers. This report will examine workforce statistics, such as the percentage of military spouses employed in these centers, and assess the feasibility of allowing childcare licenses to transfer when families move. Additionally, the document will evaluate vacancy rates, potential capacity increases, and options for on-post home-based childcare programs, while offering recommendations for incentives to attract and retain military spouses in the workforce.
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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