Increase pay and training opportunities for early childhood educators to improve the quality of care for young children.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026?
As of May 19, 2026, the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The House and Senate committees must choose to hold a vote to move these bills forward. History shows that most bills never receive a committee vote, and inaction is the most common reason for a proposal to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 (H.R. 8937 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7355 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7355 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lucy McBath (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.