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.

This resolution asks the President, and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to send the House of Representatives copies of documents in their possession within 14 days after the resolution is adopted. The documents must relate to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to States, Tribes, and Territories. Covered records include materials about a December 30, 2025 announcement by the HHS Deputy Secretary freezing Administration for Children and Families payments, and about States' and Tribes' attempts to draw down child care funds after that date. The request also covers payment system delays, social media posts alleging child care fraud, warning letters and Inspector General referrals, data demands on grantees, contractor payments, and related legal opinions.

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Sponsors

• Judy Chu Democrat sponsor
• 18 cosponsors