Disapproving CCDF Rule

Full Title:
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)".

Summary#

This joint resolution, introduced June 10, 2026, would disapprove a rule the Department of Health and Human Services submitted called "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)." The rule was published May 12, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 25796). The resolution states that the rule "shall have no force or effect." The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and is listed as In Progress.

What it means for you#

If Congress passes this resolution and it becomes effective, the specific HHS rule named in the resolution would be nullified and would not take effect. No publicly available information in the bill text explains how the underlying CCDF rule would change services, funding, or requirements for parents, providers, or states.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget impacts, or projected savings is included in the resolution text or provided metadata.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information in the resolution text states the reasons or arguments sponsors use to support disapproval beyond the sponsors listed in the bill metadata.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information in the resolution text states objections or opposing arguments.