A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Parental Workforce Training Act aims to create a grant program to help certain people pay for childcare. Under this bill, the Secretary of Labor would award competitive grants to local boards. These funds are intended to assist eligible individuals who are participating in employment and training activities. The bill defines eligible individuals as those with one or more dependent children. It also requires a report to Congress regarding the impact of these grants.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this make child care cost less?
The bill provides competitive grants to help eligible individuals cover the costs of childcare services.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The grant program provides direct financial assistance for childcare to individuals participating in workforce training.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The bill facilitates access to childcare services for children of eligible individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Childcare Assistance for Workers: Eligible individuals can receive funds to cover the costs of childcare services while they participate in employment and training activities (Section 2(c)).
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Freedom of Choice: Individuals can use the grant funds with a childcare provider of their choice, provided the provider follows state and local laws (Section 2(c)).
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Targeted Support: The program specifically assists individuals who have one or more dependent children and are working toward employment or training (Section 2(e)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Competitive Limitations: Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, which means not all local boards may receive the funding they need (Section 2(a)).
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Strict Eligibility Requirements: To receive help, an individual must both have one or more dependent children and be actively participating in an employment and training activity (Section 2(e)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The grant program provides direct financial assistance for childcare to individuals participating in workforce training. Would children be better off under this? — The bill facilitates access to childcare services for children of eligible individuals. Would women be better off under this? — The bill assists parents with dependent children in participating in employment and training activities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill provides competitive grants to help eligible individuals cover the costs of childcare services. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By subsidizing childcare, the bill helps individuals participate in employment and training activities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports participation in employment and training activities, which can facilitate workforce entry.
- 12/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan