I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2020 Ms. Mucarsel-Powell introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To permit child care providers that receive payment for services provided under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to use a portion of such payment to purchase personal protective equipment, and other equipment, necessary to protect the health of participating children and child care workers.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Protection In Childcare Act or the EPIC Act . 2. Authority to purchase personal protective equipment to protect the health of children who receive certain child care services A child care provider who receives payment for services provided under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9857 et seq.) may use a portion of such payment to purchase personal protective equipment, and other equipment, necessary to protect the health of children who receive such services and child care workers who provide such services.