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)".
- Bill Number
- H.J.Res. 195
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Families
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01T14:54:33Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The legislation disapproves a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), using a process under federal law to block agency regulations. Its goal is to prevent the rule from taking effect.
Key Provisions
- Congress explicitly disapproves the HHS rule titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)," published on May 12, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 25796).
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect if the resolution passes.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This joint resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) to overturn the HHS rule. It would maintain the prior regulatory framework for CCDF instead of allowing the new flexibilities outlined in the rule.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: HHS would be barred from implementing the rule, leaving states to follow previous CCDF guidelines without the added flexibilities.
- Citizens: Families using CCDF-supported child care and providers could see no changes in program rules, potentially affecting access, funding use, or administrative options.
- No notable effects on international relations are indicated in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Health and Human Services, as the issuing agency.
- State and local agencies that administer CCDF programs.
- Child care providers and organizations receiving CCDF funds.
- Low-income families and children eligible for child care assistance.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The measure relies on the Congressional Review Act, a mechanism allowing Congress to nullify agency rules through a joint resolution. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, reflecting standard legislative review of executive branch actions.
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Sponsor
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Cosponsors (15)
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-06-10: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- 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)". — issued 2026-06-10 — PDF (2 pages)