H.R. 5877 (112th): Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 31, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 31, 2012
Referred to Committee May 31, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To establish a program to provide child care through public-private partnerships.

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Last updated May 31, 2012.
5 pages

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5/31/2012--Introduced.
Child Care Public-Private Partnership Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a business-incentive public-private partnership program of grants to businesses and consortia to:
(1) pay start-up costs to provide child care services, or
(2) provide additional child care services needed by the employees of such businesses.
Requires nonprofit business organizations receiving such grants to provide technical information and assistance to enable businesses to provide such services.
Gives priority in grant selection to businesses with fewer than 100 full-time employees.

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