The Building Child Care for a Better Future Act increases federal funding for child care assistance and infrastructure. Starting in fiscal year 2024, the bill appropriates $10 billion annually for child care grants to states, territories, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, with automatic increases each year to match inflation. An additional $5 billion per year is dedicated to targeted grants specifically aimed at improving child care workforce quality, supply, and access in areas with the greatest need, such as rural communities and areas with concentrated poverty. The bill focuses on expanding child care options for underserved populations, including infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, children from low-income families, and those needing care during nontraditional hours. States must use the funds to supplement rather than replace their existing child care spending, and they must meet minimum state spending requirements. The legislation also requires regular evaluation of outcomes and reporting to Congress on how the funding improves child care access, quality, and workforce stability in underserved areas.
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