arrow_back Back to App

Massive Child Care Funding Boost: Improving Quality, Supply, and Workforce Wages

This legislation significantly increases federal funding for child care, allocating $10 billion in 2024 and an additional $5 billion annually for new grants. The goal is to expand the availability of child care slots, enhance service quality, and ensure child care workers receive a living wage. This aims to make it easier for families to access safe and affordable care, especially in underserved areas.
Key points
Major funding increase: $10 billion appropriated for existing child care programs in FY 2024, with subsequent annual increases tied to inflation.
$5 billion in new annual grants dedicated to boosting child care supply, quality, and workforce compensation in high-need areas.
Grant funds must be used to ensure child care staff receive, at minimum, a living wage, adjusted annually for cost of living increases.
Financial support is provided for facility construction, major renovations, and start-up costs to expand the physical capacity of child care providers.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2013
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2013.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Major funding increase: $10 billion appropriated for existing child care programs in FY 2024, with subsequent annual increases tied to inflation.
  • $5 billion in new annual grants dedicated to boosting child care supply, quality, and workforce compensation in high-need areas.
  • Grant funds must be used to ensure child care staff receive, at minimum, a living wage, adjusted annually for cost of living increases.
  • Financial support is provided for facility construction, major renovations, and start-up costs to expand the physical capacity of child care providers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Family Education Labor