Bills · HR 1826
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1826Child care and developmentCongressional oversight
Child Care Workforce Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
READING
6MIN
COSPONSORS
12BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable, affordable, and high-quality child care is a major challenge for many American families. If this bill becomes law, it could directly address the nationwide shortage of child care workers by making these crucial jobs more financially attractive, which might help fill open positions and reduce staff turnover. This, in turn, could increase the number of available child care spots and improve the overall quality of care, directly impacting parents' ability to work and children's early development.
Without this bill, child care workers may continue to face low wages, contributing to ongoing staffing shortages and program closures. This perpetuates the current difficulties families face in finding and affording suitable child care, which can hinder economic productivity and child well-being. By intervening to boost worker pay, the bill aims to stabilize and strengthen the child care industry, which is essential infrastructure for a functioning economy and society.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot program to award competitive grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations.
This creates a new federal funding stream specifically designed to address child care workforce issues at the local level.
PROVISION 02
Grant funds must be used to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers, with a focus on low-wage earners.
This directly targets the issue of low pay in the child care sector, which is a major factor in worker attraction and retention.
PROVISION 03
Grant applications must include a plan to prioritize funds for areas with significant need, such as staffing shortages, underserved areas, or those lacking specific types of care (e.g., for infants, children with disabilities).
This ensures that resources are directed to communities and populations where the child care crisis is most acute.
PROVISION 04
Allows up to 10 percent of grant funds to be used for administrative costs, including financial counseling for workers and public awareness campaigns.
This provides flexibility for grantees to manage the program effectively and support workers beyond just wage supplements.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the program's effectiveness and submit a report to Congress within two years.
This ensures accountability and provides data to determine if the pilot program achieved its goals and should be continued or expanded.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 83%
DEM 7 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1826
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
House BillHR 1826Child care and developmentCongressional oversight
Child Care Workforce Act
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
12
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
