Bill · H.Res. 1171· House(119-HRES-1171)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Darin LaHood
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week." The text highlights the importance of early childhood development and the role of stable relationships with nurturing adults. It notes that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and reduce risks of abuse or neglect. The resolution references the expansion of these programs through the 2022 bipartisan reauthorization. It also acknowledges the reach of these services across states, territories, and Indigenous communities. Ultimately, the House of Representatives is asked to support the week and its associated goals and ideals.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution supports programs designed to promote healthy development and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect in children.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights specific grant support for health and well-being within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution promotes home visiting services that help parents meet the unique needs of their children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Child Development: The resolution states that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and strengthen family relationships. This is intended to help children live up to their potential and ensure they have a strong foundation for a healthy life.
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Risk Reduction: The text notes that these programs help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect for children.
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Support for Specific Communities: The resolution mentions that Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grants support the health and well-being of children and families within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Workforce and Program Expansion: The 2022 bipartisan reauthorization increased investment to serve more children and families, including dedicated funding for workforce support and the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 4/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana