Press HHS to withdraw its proposed Head Start rule, obey the law, and protect Head Start standards and services.

Nikki Budzinski · Illinois · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Press the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw its proposed rule removing most Head Start standards and to obey the Head Start Act.. Promised outcome: The proposed Head Start rule is withdrawn and Head Start standards and services are protected.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for Illinois's 13th District, Budzinski was listed as one of the House leaders of a congressional letter opposing HHS's proposed Head Start rule during the 2026 term.

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One hundred ninety Members of Congress demanded that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdraw its proposal to remove more than 90 percent of Head Start’s standards that ensure children receive a high-quality early education. Under the proposed rule, nearly one in ten children currently enrolled in Head Start could become ineligible overnight.

Budzinski joined congressional Democrats in demanding that HHS withdraw a proposed rule weakening Head Start standards and services.

190 Members of Congress Slam HHS Effort to Dismantle Head Start
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