0
0

Child Care Workforce Act

3/28/2025, 11:32 AM

Summary of Bill S 846

Bill 119 s 846, also known as the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2021, aims to improve the availability and quality of child care services by addressing the issue of low wages for child care workers. The bill proposes to implement or enhance programs that will increase the supply of quality child care services by raising the wages of child care workers.

The bill recognizes the importance of investing in the child care workforce in order to ensure that children receive high-quality care and education. By increasing the wages of child care workers, the bill aims to attract and retain qualified individuals in the field, ultimately improving the overall quality of child care services.

In addition to addressing wage issues, the bill also includes provisions to improve the facilities where child care services are provided. This includes funding for renovations, expansions, and upgrades to child care facilities to ensure that they meet health and safety standards and provide a conducive learning environment for children. Overall, Bill 119 s 846 seeks to support the child care workforce and improve the quality of child care services in the United States. By investing in the wages of child care workers and improving the facilities where child care services are provided, the bill aims to ensure that all children have access to high-quality care and education.

Current Status of Bill S 846

Bill S 846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 846 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025.  Bill S 846's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1499-1500) as of March 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 846

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 846

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 846

A bill to implement or strengthen programs that increase the supply of quality child care services by enhancing the wages of child care workers, and for other purposes.
A bill to implement or strengthen programs that increase the supply of quality child care services by enhancing the wages of child care workers, and for other purposes.

Comments

Corbin Hauser profile image

Corbin Hauser

428

9 months ago

I believe this bill is a waste of taxpayer money. Why should we be funding programs to increase the wages of child care workers? It's not the government's job to interfere in the free market like this. If child care workers want higher wages, they should negotiate with their employers themselves. How will this bill impact small businesses and families who rely on affordable child care services?

Hadlee Farmer profile image

Hadlee Farmer

451

9 months ago

This bill is bad for me and my family. It will make things worse for us. I don't like it at all.

Brynleigh Diaz profile image

Brynleigh Diaz

436

9 months ago

I'm so pumped about this bill! It's all about making sure child care workers get the pay they deserve and improving the quality of child care services. As someone who may need child care in the future, this could really benefit me and my family. Can't wait to see the positive changes this bill brings!