Bill · H.R. 5774· House(119-HR-5774)

Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025

Age: 67 years

New Mexico

Introduced: 10/17/2025
Last activity: 10/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Teresa Leger Fernandez
Cosponsors: - 36 - 0

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 5774 is titled the Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025. The bill amends the Head Start Act to protect the Head Start program from proposals to eliminate it. It formally establishes the Office of Head Start within the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation restores and maintains the program's central office and 12 regional offices as they existed before January 20, 2025. Additionally, the bill sets minimum staffing levels and places strict limitations on the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding restructuring or reducing the workforce.

Yes· 3 of 24

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill protects and maintains the Head Start program, directly preserving early childhood educational, developmental, and health services for eligible children.
Does this make child care cost less?+8
The bill formally establishes and protects the Office of Head Start and its regional offices, ensuring the continued administration of comprehensive early childhood education and support services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Head Start primarily serves low-income families, providing essential comprehensive services that support child development and family well-being.