Bill · H.R. 7203· House(119-HR-7203)
CHIPS Child Care Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Janelle Bynum
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The CHIPS Child Care Act establishes a grant program for States to support people in semiconductor-related workforce programs. The Secretary of Labor will award competitive grants to States to provide monthly stipends to eligible child care providers for individuals in specific training or construction roles. These grants can also help child care providers in certain regions acquire, renovate, or expand their facilities. States must submit applications detailing how they will distribute stipends and report on the impact of facility improvements. The Act includes specific priorities for selecting individuals and providers to ensure the support reaches those most in need.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make child care cost less?+7
The bill provides monthly stipends of at least $500 per child to assist with child care costs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill targets support toward low-income populations and those in training programs.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill supports the expansion and accessibility of child care facilities for young children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial assistance for families: The bill provides monthly stipends of at least $500 per dependent child to help individuals cover child care costs while participating in semiconductor-related workforce programs, apprenticeships, or certain construction projects (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(c)(2)).
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Improved child care infrastructure: Grants can assist eligible child care providers in regions with significant semiconductor-related investment to acquire, construct, renovate, or improve their facilities (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Support for specific demographics: The bill directs States to prioritize certain groups for stipends, including first-generation college students, graduates of historically Black colleges and universities, residents of rural communities, and veterans (Section 2(c)(3)(A)).
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Support for underserved child care providers: Priority is given to child care providers that serve low-income populations, serve infants and toddlers, operate under nontraditional hours, or are located in rural and underserved communities (Section 2(c)(3)(B)).
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Tax and benefit protections: Stipends are excluded from an individual's gross income for federal tax purposes, and receiving a stipend will not affect an individual's eligibility for other federal, State, or local assistance programs (Section 2(f) and Section 2(g)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Temporary nature of support: For individuals in semiconductor-related workforce programs that end before the grant period concludes, there may be a gap in child care support unless the State has a specific plan in place (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Limited duration of grants: Grants are awarded for a specific period of two years, which may limit long-term stability for the programs they support (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Children+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- 1/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House