Bills · HR 6406
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6406Labor and Employment
Parental Workforce Training Act
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a major barrier preventing many parents from participating in job training and entering the workforce: the high cost of childcare. If passed, it would provide direct financial relief to parents, allowing them to pursue education and skills development that can lead to better-paying jobs and increased economic stability for their families. This could lead to a more skilled workforce and stronger local economies.
If this bill doesn't become law, parents participating in job training would continue to bear the full cost of childcare, potentially limiting their ability to complete programs or even participate at all. This means fewer individuals might be able to improve their employment prospects, perpetuating cycles of underemployment and financial strain for families. It highlights a common societal challenge and proposes a specific federal solution to help overcome it.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program where the Secretary of Labor awards funds to local boards.
This sets up the mechanism for distributing federal money to local organizations that can directly assist parents.
PROVISION 02
Allows local boards to provide funds to eligible individuals (parents in job training) to cover childcare costs.
This is the core function of the bill, directly addressing the financial barrier of childcare for parents seeking employment and training.
PROVISION 03
Requires a report to Congress on the impact of the grants on individuals' enrollment and completion rates in training activities.
This provision ensures accountability and provides data to assess the program's effectiveness and inform future policy decisions.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated to carry out the grant program.
This specifies the initial funding level proposed for the program, indicating the scale of its intended reach.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 7 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in House
DEC 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6406
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
House BillHR 6406Labor and Employment
Parental Workforce Training Act
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
