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)".
USA119th CongressSJRES-199| Senate
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Patty Murray
Democratic Senator
Washington
Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule in question is titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" and was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2026. Through this action, Congress aims to prevent the HHS rule from taking effect. If enacted, the resolution would ensure that the rule relating to CCDF flexibility has no force or effect , thereby maintaining the existing regulations for the Child Care and Development Fund program.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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.
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human Services
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)".
USA119th CongressSJRES-199| Senate
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The rule in question is titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)" and was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2026. Through this action, Congress aims to prevent the HHS rule from taking effect. If enacted, the resolution would ensure that the rule relating to CCDF flexibility has no force or effect , thereby maintaining the existing regulations for the Child Care and Development Fund program.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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.
View VotePatty Murray
Democratic Senator
Washington
Cosponsors (17)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Families
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human Services