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116th Congress > House > Vote 889
Clerk session vote number: 190
Sponsor: FINKENAUER, Abby (D-IA)
Description: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act
Bill summary:
Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
This bill provides federal support to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in child care provider settings during the period of community spread of the virus.
Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must (1) provide technical assistance to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations regarding the acquisition and use of protective equipment and training related to COVID-19 transmission prevention, among other things; and (2) publish specified information and facilitate the sharing of best practices related to the safe operation of child care providers. HHS may also make grants for the designated lead agency in a state to provide assistance and guidance to child care providers.
Bill titles: To facilitate access to child care services safely and securely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov