Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1171
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Social Welfare
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-17T19:59:22Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1171) expresses support for designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week". It aims to highlight the importance of home visiting programs, which provide in-home support to families with young children to promote healthy development, strong parenting, and family well-being.
Key Provisions
- Background "Whereas" Clauses:
- Emphasizes that early childhood brain development relies on stable relationships with caring adults.
- Notes home visiting programs help parents address children's needs, reduce abuse/neglect risks, and improve family outcomes.
- Cites evidence from federal studies (e.g., Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation) showing positive short- and long-term results.
- Highlights 2022 bipartisan reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV), increasing funding for more families, workforce support, and the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management.
- Mentions Tribal grants for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- Provides 2024 statistics: Programs in all 50 states, D.C., territories, Indigenous communities, and 65% of counties; served >150,000 parents/children via >990,000 visits; >284,000 families received >3,000,000 visits; >20,000 home visitors/supervisors nationwide.
- Resolved Clause:
- Supports the designation of "National Home Visiting Week."
- Endorses its goals and ideals, such as promoting home visiting services for family thriving and child success.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses congressional support but does not create, amend, or repeal any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Minimal direct impacts: Primarily symbolic, raising public awareness about home visiting programs without mandating actions or funding.
- Indirect benefits: Could encourage voluntary participation in programs, boost morale for home visitors, and highlight federal investments for families, especially vulnerable ones (e.g., low-income, Tribal communities).
- No effects on government agencies (beyond referral to Committee on Oversight and Government Reform), citizens' rights/obligations, or international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Families and children: Especially parents of infants/young children benefiting from home visits for parenting support and development.
- Home visitors and supervisors: >20,000 professionals providing services.
- Federal/state/Tribal programs: MIECHV, Tribal grants, and related initiatives.
- Communities: All 50 states, D.C., territories, Indigenous groups, and 65% of U.S. counties with programs.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant; resolutions like this are ceremonial and do not carry the force of law or raise constitutional issues.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan support (introduced by Reps. LaHood, Davis (IL), Yakym, Chu) for child welfare and family programs, potentially signaling ongoing congressional priority for early childhood initiatives without controversy.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-14: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week". — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (3 pages)