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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)".

June 10, 2026

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Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Jun 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Health and Human Services

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

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) recipients

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

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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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.

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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2026

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Connected Entities

otherChild Care and Development Fund (CCDF)The federal program providing child care subsidies to low-income families.Map →
organizationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesThe federal agency that issued the rule being challenged.Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Education and WorkforceThe committee currently reviewing the resolution.Map →

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