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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 29, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 840

Veterans' Access to Child Care Act

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Veterans' Access to Child Care Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide child care assistance to an eligible veteran who is actively participating in treatment by attending appointments for any period that the veteran (1) receives covered health care services at a VA facility, and (2) is required to travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such services.

The bill defines covered health care services to mean regular mental health care services, intensive mental health care services, health care services related to substance or drug abuse counseling, intensive health care services related to physical therapy for a service-connected disability, emergency mental health care services, or such other intensive health care services that the VA determines would be more accessible to veterans if child care assistance is provided.

The term eligible veteran is defined as a veteran who is the primary caretaker of a child and who is (1) receiving covered health care services from the VA, or (2) needs and would receive such services from the VA but for the lack of child care.

The bill provides for various types of child care assistance, as the VA considers appropriate. Such child care shall not be provided by any center or agency that employs a person who has been convicted of a sex crime, a crime involving a child victim, a violent crime, or a drug felony.

The bill requires the VA to inform eligible veterans of the available child care assistance.

The VA must post an easily accessible notice on a VA website describing the child care assistance benefit and eligibility requirements.

What just happenedFeb 11, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26](D-CA)Sponsor
22 cosponsors22 D
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  1. Feb 11, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Feb 8, 2019FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 840.

  3. Feb 8, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 8, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 400 - 9 (Roll no. 75).

  5. Feb 8, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 400 - 9 (Roll no. 75).

  6. Feb 8, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 214 (Roll no. 74).

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  8. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a subsection to section 2 pertaining to additional requirements for child care providers.

  9. Feb 8, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Barr moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H1479)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 8, 2019FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  11. Feb 8, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. Feb 8, 2019FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 840.

  13. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    MOMENT OF SILENCE - Mr. Hoyer addressed the Committee and led a moment of silence in memory of the life and legacy of the Honorable John Dingell.

  14. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 21.

  15. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 20.

  16. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherrill amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Sherrill demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

  17. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 19.

  18. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 18.

  19. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.

  20. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 16.

  21. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 15.

  22. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster amendment No. 14.

  23. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 13.

  24. Feb 8, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 12.

  25. Feb 8, 2019FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  26. Feb 8, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1469-1482)

  27. Feb 7, 2019FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 840 as unfinished business.

  28. Feb 7, 2019FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  29. Feb 7, 2019FloorH32340

    Mr. Takano moved that the committee rise.

  30. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cloud amendment No. 11.

  31. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 10.

  32. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis amendment No. 9.

  33. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 8.

  34. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 7.

  35. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 6.

  36. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NV) amendment No. 5.

  37. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bergman amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bergman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

  38. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 4.

  39. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose of NY amendment No. 3.

  40. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Radewagen amendment No. 2.

  41. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 1.

  42. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 840.

  43. Feb 7, 2019FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  44. Feb 7, 2019FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 105 and Rule XVIII.

  45. Feb 7, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 and H. Res. 86. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 under a structured rule. Rule provides that H. Res. 86 is adopted. Rule also provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2019.

  46. Feb 7, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 105. (consideration: CR H1418-1431; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1422)

  47. Feb 6, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 105 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 under a structured rule. Rule provides that H. Res. 86 is adopted. Rule also provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2019.

  48. Feb 1, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  49. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  50. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  51. Jan 29, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 8, 201953

Veterans' Access to Child Care Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide child care assistance to an eligible veteran who is actively participating in treatment by attending appointments for any period that the veteran (1) receives covered health care services at a VA facility, and (2) is required to travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such services.

The bill defines covered health care services to mean regular mental health care services, intensive mental health care services, health care services related to substance or drug abuse counseling, intensive health care services related to physical therapy for a service-connected disability, emergency mental health care services, or such other intensive health care services that the VA determines would be more accessible to veterans if child care assistance is provided.

The term eligible veteran is defined as a veteran who is the primary caretaker of a child and who is (1) receiving covered health care services from the VA, or (2) needs and would receive such services from the VA but for the lack of child care.

The bill provides for various types of child care assistance, as the VA considers appropriate. Such child care shall not be provided by any center or agency that employs a person who has been convicted of a sex crime, a crime involving a child victim, a violent crime, or a drug felony.

The bill requires the VA to inform eligible veterans of the available child care assistance.

The VA must post an easily accessible notice on a VA website describing the child care assistance benefit and eligibility requirements.

Introduced in HouseJan 29, 2019

Veterans' Access to Child Care Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide child care assistance to an eligible veteran for any period that the veteran (1) receives covered health care services at a VA facility, and (2) is required to travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such services.

The bill defines covered health care services to mean regular mental health care services, intensive mental health care services, or such other intensive health care services that the VA determines would be more accessible to veterans if child care assistance is provided.

The term eligible veteran is defined as a veteran who is the primary caretaker of a child and who is (1) receiving covered health care services from the VA, or (2) needs and would receive such services from the VA but for the lack of child care.

The bill provides for various types of child care assistance, as the VA considers appropriate.

Veterans' Access to Child Care Act — Informed