H.R. 9958 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
H.R. 9958 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 27, 2026, sponsored by Jahana Hayes with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 This bill reauthorizes through FY2032 and otherwise revises Head Start programs. Specifically, the bill expands eligibility for Head Start programs to include families with incomes below 138% of the federal poverty level.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jahana Hayes (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Jul 27, 2026)
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Other Education bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 132: Commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month and recognizing its positive impact on…
- H.J.Res. 155: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 189: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 336: HEADWAY Act
- H.R. 433: Department of Education Protection Act
- H.R. 768: Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
- H.R. 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act
- H.R. 1005: Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
- H.R. 1048: Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act
- H.R. 1049: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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