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Child Care Workforce Act: Boosting Wages to Increase Care Availability and Quality.

This Act establishes a pilot grant program providing federal funds to states and tribes to directly supplement the wages of low-paid child care workers. The goal is to stabilize the workforce, which should lead to improved quality and increased availability of affordable child care services for families, particularly in high-need and underserved communities. This aims to help parents find reliable care by ensuring providers can retain staff.
Key points
Federal grants will be used to provide direct wage supplements to eligible, low-wage child care workers.
The program aims to attract and retain staff, thereby increasing the supply of quality and affordable child care options for parents.
Funding prioritizes areas facing severe staffing shortages or lacking services for infants, toddlers, or low-income families.
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Print number: 118_S_4880
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2024-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Care Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4880.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal grants will be used to provide direct wage supplements to eligible, low-wage child care workers.
  • The program aims to attract and retain staff, thereby increasing the supply of quality and affordable child care options for parents.
  • Funding prioritizes areas facing severe staffing shortages or lacking services for infants, toddlers, or low-income families.
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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

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.

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