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S. 525 (109th)

Caring for Children Act of 2005

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Introduced

3 March 2005

Last action

31 August 2005 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

Sponsors

Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 April 2025

Education

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Summary

Caring for Children Act of 2005 - Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (CCDBGA) to reauthorize appropriations and revise its provisions. Includes among CCDBGA goals early learning, school preparedness, and parental and involvement in the education of young children in child care settings. Revises CCDBGA requirements for: (1) State plans with respect to lead agencies, consumer and child care provider education information, use of block grant funds for child care resource and referral systems, direct services, and payment rates; (2) activities to improve the quality of child care, including early learning and school preparedness standards; (3) national activities; and (4) a child's eligibility based on a State-determined income level. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reserve specified amounts for: (1) annual grants to improve child care quality and access; and (2) a toll-free hotline. Directs the following Federal officials to issue regulations concerning matters relating to occupant emergency plans, evacuations, and relocation sites for their respective child care facilities: (1) the Administrator of General Services for executive facilities; (2) specified officers of the House and Senate, and the Librarian of Congress, for legislative facilities; and (3) the Director of the Office of the U.S. Courts for judicial facilities. Directs the Secretary of HHS to establish a demonstration program of competitive grants to assist States to enable small businesses to establish and operate child care programs.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2032-2037)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2031-2032)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 March 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 August 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 31 August 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/2005 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-130.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 August 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/2005 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-130.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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