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Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-581| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to States and Tribal entities. The primary goal is to expand the child care workforce and facilities, specifically targeting areas identified as "child care deserts." These grants are divided into two main types: child care workforce grants and child care facility grants, each designed to address distinct aspects of child care access and quality. Child care workforce grants aim to develop and expand the eligible child care provider workforce by supporting education, training, and credential attainment, with a focus on outreach to individuals without postsecondary degrees. These grants also seek to increase the availability and affordability of quality child care, including during nontraditional hours, and to enhance provider retention and compensation . Child care facility grants, conversely, support the construction, expansion, or renovation of child care facilities, including licensed family child care homes, in child care deserts to increase supply. A "child care desert" is defined as an area with a significant shortage of licensed child care slots relative to young children, or a community with a low supply of quality, affordable child care. Applicants must submit detailed plans for fund utilization and coordination with existing federal programs. The bill authorizes a total of $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, with a 50% federal share for projects and up to 10% for administrative costs. The Secretary is required to evaluate grant activities and report findings to Congress on their overall impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1488
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-540
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9068
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2024
Jan 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-169
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1488
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-540
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9068
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2024


  • January 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-169
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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  • S 119-169: Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025
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Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-581| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
This bill, titled the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to States and Tribal entities. The primary goal is to expand the child care workforce and facilities, specifically targeting areas identified as "child care deserts." These grants are divided into two main types: child care workforce grants and child care facility grants, each designed to address distinct aspects of child care access and quality. Child care workforce grants aim to develop and expand the eligible child care provider workforce by supporting education, training, and credential attainment, with a focus on outreach to individuals without postsecondary degrees. These grants also seek to increase the availability and affordability of quality child care, including during nontraditional hours, and to enhance provider retention and compensation . Child care facility grants, conversely, support the construction, expansion, or renovation of child care facilities, including licensed family child care homes, in child care deserts to increase supply. A "child care desert" is defined as an area with a significant shortage of licensed child care slots relative to young children, or a community with a low supply of quality, affordable child care. Applicants must submit detailed plans for fund utilization and coordination with existing federal programs. The bill authorizes a total of $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, with a 50% federal share for projects and up to 10% for administrative costs. The Secretary is required to evaluate grant activities and report findings to Congress on their overall impact.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1488
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-540
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9068
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2024
Jan 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-169
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1488
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-540
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9068
    Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2024


  • January 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-169
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • S 119-169: Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child care and developmentCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingHigher educationIndian social and development programsStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaVocational and technical education