Bill · H.R. 6406· House(119-HR-6406)
Parental Workforce Training Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Menendez
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- 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
Does this make child care cost less?+7
The bill provides competitive grants to help eligible individuals cover the costs of childcare services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The grant program provides direct financial assistance for childcare to individuals participating in workforce training.
Would children be better off under this?+4
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Children+4Good For Women+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- 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