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HR 581119th CongressIn Committee
Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025
Introduced: Jan 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 provides $100 million in grants to states and tribal entities to expand child care workforce and facilities, with focus on child care deserts.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2031
- 2Creates competitive grant program for states and tribal entities
- 3Separate grants for workforce development and facility construction
- 4Targets child care deserts with 3:1 child-to-provider ratio
- 5Emphasizes stackable, portable credentials for workforce
- 6Requires 50% federal cost share with non-federal matching
Impact Areas
Child care accessEarly childhood educationWorkforce developmentState and tribal governmentsLow-income families
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