Bill · S.J.Res. 199· Senate(119-SJRES-199)
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)".
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 7/30/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule in question is titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The resolution prevents the implementation of a rule that sought to provide more flexibility for the Child Care and Development Fund, which primarily benefits low-income families.
Does this make child care cost less?-3
The resolution blocks a rule intended to restore flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund, which could impact the availability or cost of childcare support.
Would children be better off under this?-2
The disapproval of the CCDF flexibility rule may negatively impact the stability of childcare funding and access for children.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Rule Implementation: By disapproving the rule, Congress prevents the Department of Health and Human Services rule "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" (91 Fed. Reg. 25796) from having any force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens that would result from the passage of this resolution.
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 Low Income Households-3Good For Children-2Good For Women-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-1
- 7/30/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4355)
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
- 7/28/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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