Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025

# Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would provide federal grants to states and Native American tribal governments to increase child care access in areas where it's currently scarce. The grants would cover 50% of the costs for two main purposes: training and educating child care workers, or building, expanding, and renovating child care facilities. The Department of Health and Human Services would administer the program. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects families struggling to find affordable child care, child care workers seeking education and training opportunities, and communities—particularly rural or underserved areas—that lack sufficient child care options.

Native American tribes would also be eligible for funding. **Current Status** The bill (HR 581) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Josh Harder (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on it since introduction.