A Democratic bill with 17 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help student parents succeed in college by providing child care services. The Secretary of Education can award grants between $75,000 and $2,000,000 for five-year periods to eligible institutions. These funds can be used for campus-based programs, subsidized child care with sliding fee scales, and before and after school services. The bill also allows for support services and quality enhancements for these programs. It authorizes $500,000,000 in appropriations annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
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- Scored +10
Does this make child care cost less?
The primary purpose of the bill is to provide subsidized, affordable child care for student parents.
- Scored +9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Specifically targets Pell Grant recipients and those meeting Pell financial criteria.
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
Provides children of student parents with access to quality, subsidized child care services.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill allocates $500 million annually for the CCAMPIS program.
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes $500 million in annual spending, which increases government expenditure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Child Care Services: Student parents can get help through campus-based programs, subsidized child care using a sliding fee scale, and before and after school services. (Section 2(c)(1))
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Financial Support for Low-Income Parents: The program specifically targets "eligible student parents" who are Pell Grant recipients or meet Pell Grant financial criteria. (Section 2(c)(5))
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Broadened Eligibility: Graduate and first professional students who meet financial criteria can be eligible even if they cannot receive a Pell Grant. (Section 2(c)(5)(C)(iii))
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Increased Support for Single Parents: The Secretary is required to give priority to programs that provide additional resources or supports to single parents. (Section 2(f)(1)(C))
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Help Accessing Other Benefits: Institutions must help student parents enroll in other means-tested benefits, such as SNAP, Medicaid, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. (Section 2(d)(13))
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Protection from Discrimination: The bill ensures no person is excluded or denied benefits based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. (Section 2(h))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Funding Availability: The total appropriation is capped at $500,000,000 per year, which may limit the number of institutions that can receive grants. (Section 2(i))
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Restrictions on Facilities: Grant funds cannot be used for new construction, only for renovations or repairs required for health or safety. (Section 2(c)(3)(A))
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Grant Limitations for Some Providers: The Secretary cannot give priority to projects that only use off-campus providers or those designed to support multiple providers. (Section 2(f)(2))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Specifically targets Pell Grant recipients and those meeting Pell financial criteria. Would children be better off under this? — Provides children of student parents with access to quality, subsidized child care services. Would students be better off under this? — Significantly helps the subset of students who are also parents. Would women be better off under this? — Women are statistically more likely to be the primary caregivers and student parents. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Directly helps young adult parents stay in and complete their education. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Targets low-income demographics and ensures nondiscrimination based on race. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Targets low-income demographics and ensures nondiscrimination based on race. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Targets low-income demographics and ensures nondiscrimination based on race. Would men be better off under this? — Student fathers also benefit from subsidized child care services. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Targets low-income demographics and ensures nondiscrimination based on race. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Supports non-traditional students who are parents in returning to school. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Mandates nondiscrimination and provides targeted support for parents with disabilities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Addresses needs created by geographic isolation in rural areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Many targeted institutions are in urban areas with high student populations. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Low-income white student parents also benefit from the subsidized child care. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Includes specific nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides some benefit through sliding fee scales for child care. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Includes reporting requirements for veterans, ensuring their needs are tracked. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Assistance in accessing means-tested benefits may support eligible immigrant parents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The primary purpose of the bill is to provide subsidized, affordable child care for student parents. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increases access to education and means-tested benefits for low-income parents. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Provides critical support for student parents, a group disproportionately impacted by child care costs, often women. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Targets low-income students and mandates nondiscrimination based on race. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Mandates nondiscrimination based on disability and requires reporting on students with disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — Institutions must assist students in enrolling in Federal housing assistance programs. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Includes nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Assistance with enrolling in housing benefits can help reduce homelessness risks for student parents.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — Subsidized child care reduces the total cost of attending college for student parents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the Secretary to make annual reports on program data publicly available. Does this give the federal government more power? — Establishes federal grant requirements and reporting standards for institutions.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Assisting students in enrolling in means-tested benefits like Medicaid improves their access to healthcare. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — Institutions must assist student parents in enrolling in ACA health plan credits. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — Institutions must assist student parents in enrolling in Medicaid, potentially increasing participation.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Improving college completion rates for parents can lead to a more skilled workforce and higher long-term earnings. Is this likely to create jobs? — Funding for child care programs may create employment opportunities for child care providers and staff. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill allocates $500 million annually for the CCAMPIS program. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes $500 million in annual spending, which increases government expenditure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Allows applications to address needs created by geographic isolation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Requires reporting on students receiving assistance from the Dept of Defense or Veterans Affairs.
- 10/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts