A joint resolution 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
- S.J.Res. 199
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Families
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T21:03:02Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its goal is to prevent the rule from taking effect under the Congressional Review Act.
Key Provisions
- The resolution states that Congress disapproves the HHS rule titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" published at 91 Fed. Reg. 25796 on May 12, 2026.
- It declares that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The measure uses existing authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to block an agency rule. If passed, it would maintain the prior regulatory framework for the Child Care and Development Fund rather than allowing the new flexibilities described in the disapproved rule.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services would be prevented from implementing the changes outlined in the rule.
- Citizens: States, child care providers, and families participating in the Child Care and Development Fund would continue operating under the previous set of requirements.
- No direct effects on international relations are addressed in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Health and Human Services
- States and territories that receive Child Care and Development Fund grants
- Child care providers and administrators
- Families who use subsidized child care services
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution relies on Congress’s power to review and overturn agency rules through the Congressional Review Act. This process allows lawmakers to nullify executive branch regulations without enacting new legislation, reinforcing legislative oversight of administrative actions.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (15)
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2026-06-24: Introduced in Senate
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 2026-06-24 — PDF (2 pages)