Boosts federal child care funding and builds the workforce. It raises the Child Care Entitlement to States to $20 billion in FY2026, then protects it from cuts and ties future increases to inflation. It also sets aside portions for Tribes and U.S. territories, supports technical assistance and research, and improves how unused tribal funds are redistributed.

Creates a new $5 billion-per-year grant program to grow and support the child care workforce and expand supply, quality, and access in areas with the greatest need. States, Tribes, and territories must submit plans on how they will target high‑need communities, follow use-of-funds rules, and report results. Most provisions take effect October 1, 2025.