SJRES 199

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 199

This resolution says that Congress is rejecting (disapproving) a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would change how the Child Care and Development Fund works. By disapproving it, the rule will not become law and will have no effect.

• Rule: The Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule called “Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).”
• Duty: Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can approve or disapprove such agency rules.
• Action: This joint resolution uses that authority to disapprove the CCDF rule, meaning the rule is nullified.
• Who loses: Child‑care providers and families who might have benefited from the increased flexibility in the fund will not see those changes.
• Who gains: Opponents of the rule, including those who prefer the current CCDF restrictions, keep the existing system unchanged.
• Impact: The Department of Health and Human Services must stop applying the rule; any programs or guidance under it stop immediately.