To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.

2/6/2025, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 728

Bill 119 hr 728, also known as the Head Start Eligibility Expansion Act, aims to amend the Head Start Act to include additional forms of public assistance as eligible for enrollment in the Head Start program. The bill specifically targets Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and federal housing assistance.

By expanding the eligibility criteria to include these forms of public assistance, the bill seeks to ensure that more low-income families and children have access to the comprehensive early childhood education and development services provided by the Head Start program. This expansion is intended to address the barriers that prevent many eligible families from enrolling in Head Start due to their reliance on these specific forms of public assistance.

The bill does not propose any changes to the existing services or structure of the Head Start program itself, but rather focuses on broadening the pool of eligible participants. Proponents of the bill argue that by including TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance recipients in the eligibility criteria, more vulnerable children will have the opportunity to benefit from the educational, health, nutrition, and family support services offered by Head Start. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by Congress. It is important to note that the information provided in this summary is based on the text of the bill itself and may be subject to changes as it progresses through the legislative process.

Current Status of Bill HR 728

Bill HR 728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 728 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025.  Bill HR 728's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 24, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 728

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
55
Democrat Cosponsors
55
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 728

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 728

To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 728

John Garamendi
John Garamendi
California(Democrat)
Sylvester Turner
Sylvester Turner
Texas(Independent)
Shri Thanedar
Shri Thanedar
Michigan(Democrat)
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
Nevada(Democrat)
Mike Quigley
Mike Quigley
Illinois(Democrat)
Jennifer L. McClellan
Jennifer L. McClellan
Virginia(Democrat)

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