Posts - Bill - HR 4199 Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
house 06/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the au pair program remains uniformly regulated by the Department of State to provide affordable, flexible childcare for American families while preserving its cultural exchange mission. This legislation clarifies federal authority and supports consistent rules that adapt to the needs of military families, first responders, and others with unique schedules.
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HR 4199 - Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
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left-leaning 06/26/2025
Uniform standards mean fair wages and respect for au pairs, not a race to the bottom by states.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Keeping this under the Dept. of State prevents a bureaucratic free-for-all across 50 states.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Federal control means no state meddling — one rule, one America, that’s how we keep things simple.
moderate 06/26/2025
A national playbook sounds good until local quirks get benched — flexibility is the real MVP.
left-leaning 06/26/2025
Let’s protect young workers and cultural exchange, not let profiteers rewrite the rules state-by-state.
moderate 06/26/2025
Clear lines of authority are neat, but let’s hope they don’t come at the expense of real-world needs.
left-leaning 06/26/2025
Federal clarity is key — don’t outsource child care regulations to the states and risk exploitation.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Affordable child care for Americans starts with a uniform program, not a patchwork of costly state laws.
moderate 06/26/2025
Centralized rules might keep things tidy, but will they really fit every family’s puzzle?