Bill119th CongressFiled May 20, 2026
S. 4597
Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 20, 2026
- May 20, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- May 20, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate