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Senate resolution would undo HHS rule on child care funding flexibility

Floor activityS.J.Res. 199Latest action

Sponsor: Patty Murray · Senator · WA

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Official title: 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)".

119th Congress

Topics: Family & community

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This resolution would cancel an HHS rule that changed state flexibility in running federal child care subsidy programs.

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What does this do?

SJRES 199 uses the to cancel an HHS regulation titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)," published in May 2026. If passed, the rule would be overturned entirely, as if it had never been issued.

Who does it affect?

This affects state agencies that run child care subsidy programs, child care providers accepting CCDF subsidies, and low-income families relying on that assistance.

Why does it matter?

Overturning the rule would likely force states to revert to prior CCDF rules on eligibility, provider payments, or administrative requirements, changing how the program operates.

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The last attempt failed: the Senate voted against taking it up, 47–52, on July 30, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJun 24, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Jul 30, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.

Data as of October 9, 2026

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  1. Senate · · Roll call 215

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 199
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Rejected
    47
    Nay
    52
    0
    1

    Republicans 52 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 45 yes · Independents 2 yes

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