U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5683: Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
A bill to require the development of a best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation.
What the bill says
To require the development of a best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
A BILL To require the development of a best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act . SECTION 2. Department of Defense best practices guide for Family Child Care homes (a) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish a Department-wide best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation. (b) Consultation requirement In developing the guide required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with military departments, military installations, Family Child Care program administrators, and established Family Child Care providers operating under successful Family Child Care programs across the Department of Defense to identify and incorporate best practices, lessons learned, and approaches that have demonstrated success in expanding participation and reducing barriers to establishing and operating Family Child Care homes. (c) Required elements The guide required under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum-- (1) an overview of the process for becoming a certified Family Child Care provider; (2) standardized information regarding training, inspections, background checks, licensing, and certification requirements; (3) guidance …
Sponsors
- Rosen, Jacky (D) · primary sponsor
- Lankford, James (R, SD-OK)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Child care and development, Military facilities and property, Military personnel and dependents, Family services, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Armed Forces and National Security
Common questions
- What is SB5683?
- SB5683 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act.
- What does SB5683 do?
- In its own words: To require the development of a best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation.
- What is the status of SB5683?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026. (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5683?
- Rosen, Jacky (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5683?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5683
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