Seeks to resolve National Guard child care issues.

The Army Fee Assistance Program provides authorized Reserve and Active_Duty personnel assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting civilian childcare costs (Child Care Aware, n.d.). When on_base childcare is unavailable or a viable option for the service member and their family, the Army Fee Assistance Program fills the gap. However, Title_32 National Guardsmen are not eligible unless they are active in a Title_10 status or active guard reserve (AGR). The hole in eligibility leaves thousands of guardsmen without childcare assistance. Since the National Guard wants to stay with a high level of readiness, Congress should pass legislation to support childcare vouchers similar to the Army Fee Assistance Program. Soldiers and Airmen volunteered to protect and serve our nation; however, they did not relinquish their desire to raise a family and live the American Dream. Children are our most valuable resource, and they don't need charity; they need investment. The childcare issue in America is becoming a bigger problem in this post_pandemic world. U.S. Congress has identified childcare as an issue through multiple legislative proposals. We need to ensure the National Guard has the same opportunities.

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard Association of the United States to pass and appropriate funds similar to the Army Fee Assistance program for the National Guard while preforming military duty.