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S. 847: Child Care Availability and Affordability Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-03-04
SponsorSen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Policy areaTaxation
Cosponsors20
Latest action2025-03-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1499-1500)
Last updated2026-02-25

Summary

An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.

Cosponsors (20)

NameParty / state
Tim Kaine D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Joni Ernst R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Jeanne Shaheen D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
John R. Curtis R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Angus S. King, Jr. I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Susan M. Collins R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Kirsten E. Gillibrand D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Shelley Moore Capito R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-04
Amy Klobuchar D MN 2025-03-06
Thom Tillis R NC 2025-04-08
Margaret Wood Hassan D NH 2025-04-08
David McCormick R PA 2025-04-10
Mark R. Warner D VA 2025-04-10
Tommy Tuberville R AL 2025-05-07
Mark Kelly D AZ 2025-05-07
Dan Sullivan R AK 2025-06-02
Pete Ricketts R NE 2025-06-03
Elissa Slotkin D MI 2025-06-11
Ruben Gallego D AZ 2025-06-11
James C. Justice R WV 2025-07-21

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 847 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 847?

S. 847 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Child Care Availability and Affordability Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 847 are available on congress.gov.

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