S.J.Res. 199, the 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…
S.J.Res. 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval…
What it does
This is a Congressional Review Act resolution that would block a Department of Health and Human Services rule titled 'Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund.' The rule, published in May 2026, would have changed how states manage federal child care subsidies. If passed, this resolution would erase the rule entirely and prevent HHS from issuing a substantially similar rule without new congressional approval.
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What happens next
S.J.Res. 199 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Patty Murray. Cosponsored by Alex Padilla, Andy Kim, Angus King and Ben Luján.