To establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6056

119th Congress

To establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Letlow

Representative

Republican

LA-5

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill aims to help military families by improving access to child care programs and supporting employment for military spouses. It requires the Department of Defense to report on existing at-home child care programs and study ways to make these programs more accessible and supportive of military spouse employment.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to help military families by improving access to child care programs and supporting employment for military spouses. It requires the Department of Defense to report on existing at-home child care programs and study ways to make these programs more accessible and supportive of military spouse employment.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on at-home child care programs offered by each military department. Additionally, DOD must study and report on (1) standardizing the requirements of each military department relating to licensing and certification for at-home child care providers, (2) removing barriers to the expansion of at-home child care programs, and (3) supporting the employment of military spouses in at-home child care programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Defense to report on at-home child care programs offered by each military branch
Directs the Department of Defense to study ways to standardize licensing and certification requirements for at-home child care providers
Instructs the Department of Defense to identify and remove barriers to expanding at-home child care programs
Calls for the Department of Defense to support the employment of military spouses in at-home child care programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly benefit military families by improving their access to affordable, quality child care options. It could also create more job opportunities for military spouses, which is important since military spouses often face challenges finding employment. Overall, this bill would help address the unique child care needs of military families and support their financial and professional wellbeing.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6056, 119th Congress (2025). "To establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6056