Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1078

The bill designated as H.Res. 1078 in the 119th Congress, titled "Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the 'Defend the Spend' freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories," was introduced on February 25, 2026. The bill's purpose is to request the President and direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide specific documents related to the freeze on child care payments. The bill aims to investigate and address the impacts of the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to various entities within the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1078

Bill HRES 1078 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HRES 1078 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HRES 1078's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 25, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1078

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1078

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.