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Representative Ocasio-Cortez assumes primary sponsorship of H.R. 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act

Original title: Child Care for Every Community Act

February 4, 2026

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Last action

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.Feb 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The change in primary sponsorship updates the official record for H.R. 5658, which is a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a national child care infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ms. Ocasio-Cortez

She is now the primary sponsor of H.R. 5658.

Representative Sherrill

She is no longer the primary sponsor of H.R. 5658.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Representative Ocasio-Cortez has been designated as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act, following a agreement in the House. This procedural change allows for the addition of new cosponsors and the reprinting of the bill.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a representative to become the first sponsor of a bill?

It means they are now the primary contact and lead representative for that specific piece of legislation, which allows them to manage the addition of cosponsors and official reprinting.

Does this change the content of the Child Care for Every Community Act?

No, this is a procedural change regarding the sponsorship of the bill and does not alter the text or substance of the legislation itself.

Why It Matters

The change in primary sponsorship updates the official record for H.R. 5658, which is a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a national child care infrastructure.

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