H.R. 7017 Introduced Social Welfare

Kids Before Cuts Act

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.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] Introduced January 12, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action January 12, 2026

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  1. Jan 12, 2026 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.
  2. Jan 12, 2026 Introduced in House

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