On the recordNovember 18, 2014
Mr. President, on the evening of Monday, November 17, 2014, the Senate passed S. 1086, a bill reauthorizing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, CCDBG. This bill reauthorizes and amends the CCDBG Act with new requirements for State health and safety standards, including annual, unannounced onsite monitoring of licensed providers, background checks of childcare staff and providers, expanded compliance with child abuse reporting requirements, and enhanced coordination with other programs. On March 13, 2014, the Senate passed an earlier version of S. 1086, and I voted aye. Due to a flight delay, I was unable to cast a vote yesterday on its passage. I would have voted aye. ____________________
