Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025

# Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This legislation would provide federal grants to states and tribal governments to address child care shortages. The grants would cover half the costs of two types of projects: (1) training and education programs for child care workers, and (2) building, expanding, or renovating child care facilities. The money would be directed to areas that currently lack sufficient child care options. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects families struggling to find affordable child care, child care workers seeking training opportunities, and communities with limited child care access.

States, tribal entities, and child care providers would also be affected as potential grant recipients. **Current status:** The bill (S 169) was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.