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September 26, 2000
(House)
H.R. 4519 - Baylee's Law
(Rep. Franks (R) New Jersey)
The Administration supports House passage of H.R. 4519, which would improve
public accountability regarding the safety and security of children in
child care facilities under the control of the General Service
Administration. However, the Administration strongly urges that it be
amended to apply to all child care centers in Federal space regardless of
who controls the space (other than Department of Defense centers, because
the Department of Defense has independent authority to operate its own
child care centers, most of which are located on secured military
installations). Furthermore, the Administration urges Congress to consider
broadening the scope of this bill, or expedite the consideration of other
bills such as H.R. 28, the Quality Child Care for Federal Employees Act, to
require Federal child care facilities to comply with state and local child
care requirements; develop and implement overall health, safety and
facility standards; and, comply with child care accreditation standards.
The Administration looks forward to working with the Congress on these and
other concerns as this bill moves through the legislative process.
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