André Carson (D-IN)
Commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month and recognizing its positive impact on more than 40,000,000 children and their families.
A Democratic resolution with 39 Democratic cosponsors · See all 39 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.J. Res. 132 is a joint resolution to commemorate October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month. It recognizes the program's 60-year legacy of supporting the well-being, education, and healthy development of over 40,000,000 children and their families.
Yes· 3 of 23
- Scored +10
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution commemorates a program specifically designed for the healthy development and education of children.
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Head Start provides essential services to disadvantaged children and their families.
- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
Prepares children for success in school and increases long-term educational attainment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Health and Nutrition: The program provides essential screenings, medical and dental care, and balanced, nutritious meals and snacks to support children's health and combat childhood hunger.
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Early Intervention: All children receive developmental screenings to identify disabilities and delays early, when intervention is most impactful.
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Educational Success: Participation is linked to higher rates of finishing high school, enrolling in and completing college, and obtaining postsecondary degrees, licenses, or certifications.
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Parental Support: The program is linked to improved outcomes for parents, including increased employment, household income, and education levels.
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Family Empowerment: It provides families with childcare access and workforce support, which helps meet national needs for infant and toddler care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution commemorates a program specifically designed for the healthy development and education of children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Head Start provides essential services to disadvantaged children and their families. Would students be better off under this? — Prepares children for success in school and increases long-term educational attainment. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly recognizes services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal nations. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The program identifies disabilities early for impactful intervention. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The program serves diverse populations and aims for equity regardless of ZIP code. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The program serves diverse populations and aims for equity regardless of ZIP code. Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution specifically highlights support for children of agricultural workers. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The program serves diverse populations and aims for equity regardless of ZIP code. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Serves children in every state and district, including rural areas and tribal lands. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Serves children in every state and district, including urban centers. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The program serves diverse populations and aims for equity regardless of ZIP code. Would women be better off under this? — Many mothers benefit from the childcare access and workforce supports mentioned. Would men be better off under this? — Fathers benefit from parent engagement and workforce support. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Parents benefit from increased employment and education levels through program supports. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Head Start participation is linked to higher rates of college completion and postsecondary degrees. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides general support for childcare and early childhood education.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The bill highlights Head Start's role in providing critical childcare access and workforce support for families. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution acknowledges the program's impact on increasing household income and employment for parents. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution recognizes the program's role in early identification of disabilities and developmental delays. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Head Start promotes equal opportunity for children regardless of their ZIP code.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution mentions services for children of agricultural workers and diverse geographical areas.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill recognizes Head Start's role in providing essential medical and dental screenings for children.
- 1/7/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 10/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 27 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia