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House resolution seeks to block Department of Health and Human Services child care funding rule

Original title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

Last action · June 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Sponsors: Suzanne Bonamici and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution, HJRES, initiates a formal process to overturn a recent Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding the . If passed, the resolution would nullify the agency's "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund" rule, preventing it from taking effect or continuing to be enforced.

Why it matters

The resolution directly challenges federal administrative authority over child care subsidies, potentially impacting how states manage and distribute funds to low-income families for child care services.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Health and Human Services

The agency's regulatory action is the subject of the disapproval resolution.

Directly affected

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) recipients

The resolution could alter the rules governing the administration and flexibility of child care subsidies they receive.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It is a formal attempt by Congress to overturn a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding child care funding flexibility.
What is the status of this resolution?
As of June 10, 2026, it has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jun 10, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Jun 10, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

Version history

Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”

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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

$30,000
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Sponsors

Connected Entities

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Department of Health and Human Services, House Committee on Education and Workforce
otherChild Care and Development Fund (CCDF)“The federal program providing child care subsidies to low-income families.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“The federal agency that issued the rule being challenged.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Education and Workforce“The committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy75
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