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Kids Before Cuts Act

2/2/2026, 10:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7017

The "Kids Before Cuts Act" (H.R. 7017) was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on January 12, 2026. The bill aims to prioritize children's needs by potentially reallocating resources away from budget cuts towards programs benefiting children. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context. The bill can be accessed through the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7017/BILLS-119hr7017ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 7017

Bill HR 7017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2026. Bill HR 7017 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7017's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7017

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7017

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7017

To prohibit the withholding of Federal funds under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care Development Fund, and the Social Services Block Grant programs without explicit authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the withholding of Federal funds under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care Development Fund, and the Social Services Block Grant programs without explicit authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.

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