The bill would increase federal funding for child care through grants to states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations. It would also create annual grants to improve child care access, quality, supply, and workforce in areas identified as having particular need. Funds could support provider payments, training, wages, facility improvements, and other listed activities. The changes would take effect October 1, 2025. The bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
Families may benefit if grant-funded activities increase child care options in their communities. Providers may be able to seek support for staffing, training, wages, or facilities. The bill requires agencies to describe planned uses of funds and report on results. It does not guarantee a specific benefit to any family or provider.
The bill would provide $20 billion for child care grants in fiscal year 2026. For each later year, that amount would stay the same or rise with inflation. It would also provide $5 billion each year for grants focused on areas with particular child care needs. Some funds would be set aside for tribes and tribal organizations, territories, technical help, evaluations, and administration. The bill does not state a cost to families.
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