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House bill · H.R. 1826 (119th Congress)

Child Care Workforce Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jan 21, 2026

Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (U.S. Representative, CA-24, Democratic)

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Summary

Would create a pilot program providing funding to states, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers, with the stated aim of attracting and retaining workers and increasing the supply of child care.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

12

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic7
  • Republican5

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Full history

  1. Jan 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Mar 4, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Mar 4, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House

  4. Mar 4, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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