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H.R. 5400House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to annually review the amount of financial assistance for child care and youth program services providers provided by the Secretary.

Sponsored by Ro KhannaRep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Introduced September 16, 2025

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The bill amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to make the Secretary of Defense review each year how much money is being given to child‑care and youth program service providers. It ensures the Department regularly checks the overall assistance amount and the per‑child monthly limit. This affects any defense‑funded child‑care or youth programs that receive federal assistance.

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new subsection to 10 U.S.C. § 1798 requiring the Secretary of Defense to conduct an annual review of the total financial assistance provided for child‑care and youth program services, including the maximum monthly amount allowed per child.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

September 16, 2025

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Introduced in House

September 16, 2025

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

September 16, 2025

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 16, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5400

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2025

Mr. Khanna introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to annually review the amount of financial assistance for child care and youth program services providers provided by the Secretary.

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Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care and youth program services providers

Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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Annual review of amount of assistance

The Secretary shall annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this section, including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under this section.

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