CHIPS Child Care Act

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Ms. Bynum, would create a grant program to help people pay for child care while they train for jobs in the computer chip industry. It aims to make it easier for parents to complete the training needed for high-tech manufacturing careers.
• States would receive federal money to pay child care providers at least $500 per month for each child of a worker enrolled in a chip-related training or construction program. These payments go directly to the child care center to cover the worker's costs.
• The plan also provides money to help child care centers in areas with chip factories build new classrooms or fix up their buildings. This is intended to increase the number of available spots for children, especially for infants, toddlers, and families who need care during unusual hours.
• Priority for this help would go to veterans, people living in rural areas, first-generation college students, and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities. This ensures that a diverse group of people can access these new career opportunities.
• The money provided for child care would not be taxed as income, and it would not count against a family when they apply for other government help like food or housing assistance.
• Congress would provide $10 million each year for two years to fund these grants. The government will also track whether this child care support helps more people finish their training and get better-paying jobs in the industry.

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