HR 1826 United States House · 119th Congress

Child Care Workforce Act

This bill establishes a federal pilot program to increase wages for child care workers through competitive grants to states and tribes. It requires grant recipients to use funds directly to supplement wages for eligible workers in licensed child care centers or home-based settings, paid quarterly, with up to 10% of funds allowed for administrative costs. The program must track impacts on worker retention, well-being, care quality, and affordability, and report results to Congress within two years. It targets low-wage workers in underserved areas, including those serving infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or during nontraditional hours.
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025
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