H.R.1889 - Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1889, the "Cutting Red Tape on Child Care Providers Act of 2025," aims to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. It seeks to prevent states receiving these grants from prohibiting licensed child care providers from performing simple food preparation, specifically washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed fruits and vegetables. The bill emphasizes improving nutritional outcomes for children by simplifying regulations related to food preparation in childcare settings.
Expected Effects
The bill, if enacted, would allow childcare providers to more easily serve fresh fruits and vegetables. This could lead to improved nutrition for children in their care. It would also reduce regulatory burdens on childcare providers, particularly home-based providers.
Potential Benefits
- Improved nutritional outcomes for children in childcare.
- Reduced regulatory burden on childcare providers, especially home-based providers.
- Increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables in childcare settings.
- Potential increase in the number of home-based childcare providers due to simplified regulations.
- Supports the development and well-being of children by ensuring access to minimally processed foods.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased food safety risks if providers are not properly trained in safe food handling practices.
- Possible increased costs for childcare providers to purchase and prepare fresh produce.
- May require additional oversight to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
- Could create inconsistencies in food preparation standards across different states.
- Potential for unintended consequences if the definition of "simple food preparation" is interpreted too broadly or narrowly.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve the health and well-being of children. Specifically, the preamble states the Constitution is intended to "promote the general Welfare". The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific rights or powers reserved to the states, as it operates through the existing framework of federal grants to states.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).