Child Care Workforce Act

This bill would have the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services create a pilot program that gives competitive grants to states, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to add to the wages of eligible child care workers. Grant recipients would have to pay the wage supplements at least every three months, focus funds on areas with the greatest need, and tell workers that accepting the money is voluntary. Up to 10 percent of grant funds could go to administrative costs, financial counseling, and public awareness. The Secretary would evaluate the program and report results to Congress within 2 years of it starting, and the bill authorizes such funding as may be necessary starting in fiscal year 2026.

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Sponsors

• Katie Boyd Britt Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors