Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act Cost Estimate

The CBO published a cost estimate for H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, providing a fiscal analysis of the bill as reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The estimate includes projections for direct spending over the 2026-2031 period.

Affected parties — primarily childcare providers receiving federal subsidies and state administering agencies — should monitor congressional action on the bill. If enacted, the legislation would establish integrity monitoring requirements for childcare programs, potentially creating new reporting or compliance obligations for subsidy recipients. The bill remains subject to further congressional consideration.