To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Education to submit a report on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of childcare for veteran families.

# Summary of HR 6026 **What the Bill Would Do** If passed, HR 6026 would require two federal agencies—the Veterans Affairs Department and the Department of Education—to work together and produce a detailed report examining childcare for military veteran families. Specifically, the report would assess how available, accessible, and affordable childcare options are for veterans and their families across the country. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects veteran families seeking childcare services. Rather than creating new programs or providing direct funding, it's an informational measure designed to gather data and analyze the current state of childcare challenges facing this population.

The resulting report would help policymakers understand whether veterans have adequate access to quality, affordable childcare options. **Current Status** HR 6026 was introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill has not advanced beyond the initial committee review stage.