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S. 2142 (98th)

Child Care Act of 1983

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Introduced

18 November 1983

Last action

2 December 1983 · Committee

Status

Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

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Summary

Child Care Act of 1983 - Increases the authorization of appropriations under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act. Requires any State in order to receive an increased allotment for any fiscal year to submit a report to the Secretary certifying that any additional funds will be: (1) used for the provision of child care services and activities; and (2) allocated among the various areas and localities in the State in amounts reflecting the need for child care services and activities in those areas and localities. Establishes the National Advisory Commission on Child Care. Directs the Commission to: (1) develop a national repository of information with respect to the need for various types of child care services and facilities, the current availability of child care services and facilities, and the governmental standards currently applicable to such facilities and such services; and (2) investigate the problems relating to the provision of child care services and activities and report its findings and recommendations to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 December 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.

    Source: Committee

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