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: 2026-07-30: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
Last Updated: 2026-07-31T14:20:02Z

AI-Generated Summary

This joint resolution provides for congressional disapproval of a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Congressional Review Act.
The goal is to prevent the rule titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" from taking effect.

Congress disapproves the rule published by HHS at 91 Fed. Reg. 25796 on May 12, 2026.
The rule is declared to have no force or effect if the resolution is enacted.
The measure follows procedures in chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, for reviewing agency rules.

This resolution does not amend statutes but uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify an existing administrative regulation.
It overrides the HHS rule on CCDF flexibility, effectively restoring prior regulatory standards for the Child Care and Development Fund.

On government agencies: HHS would be barred from implementing the disapproved rule, requiring adherence to previous CCDF guidelines.
On citizens: Families and children using child care assistance through the CCDF program could experience changes in eligibility, funding flexibility, or provider requirements.
No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the legislation.

The Department of Health and Human Services, as the agency whose rule is targeted.
State agencies that administer the Child Care and Development Fund.
Child care providers and organizations receiving CCDF funding.
Families and children eligible for child care subsidies under the program.

The resolution exercises Congress's authority under the Congressional Review Act to check executive branch regulations without needing new legislation.
It highlights the separation of powers by allowing legislative disapproval of agency actions.
Passage would require approval by both chambers of Congress and the President, potentially setting a precedent for reviewing similar HHS rules on child care funding.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

2026-07-30: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215. (Roll call 215)
2026-07-30: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4355)
2026-07-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
2026-07-28: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2026-07-28: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2026-06-24: Introduced in Senate

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)
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 2026-07-28 — PDF (4 pages)