S 169 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025

This bill provides federal grants to states and tribal entities to address "child care deserts" - areas with insufficient affordable, quality child care - by funding two key initiatives. It offers grants for workforce development (helping child care providers earn portable credentials and supporting training for new workers, especially those without college degrees) and facility construction/expansion (funding building or renovating centers and family child care homes in underserved areas). Grants cover 50% of eligible costs, including tuition, equipment, and facility improvements, while requiring states to coordinate with existing workforce programs and prioritize nontraditional hours and affordability. The law aims to increase access to quality child care for families in underserved communities by directly supporting providers and infrastructure.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan 21, 2025
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