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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced January 21, 2025 by Amy Klobuchar · Last progress 1 year ago
Creates a competitive grant program for States and Tribal governments to recruit, train, and retain child-care workers and to build or renovate child-care facilities in areas with low supply ("child care deserts"). Grants cover workforce development, facility construction/improvement, and related supports; the Federal share is capped at 50%, administrative costs at 10%, and recipients must evaluate results and report to Congress. The act authorizes $100 million to be appropriated for fiscal years 2025–2031.