Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week." The text highlights the importance of early childhood development and the role of stable relationships with nurturing adults. It notes that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and reduce risks of abuse or neglect. The resolution references the expansion of these programs through the 2022 bipartisan reauthorization. It also acknowledges the reach of these services across states, territories, and Indigenous communities. Ultimately, the House of Representatives is asked to support the week and its associated goals and ideals.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution supports programs designed to promote healthy development and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect in children.
- Scored +4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution highlights specific grant support for health and well-being within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution promotes home visiting services that help parents meet the unique needs of their children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Child Development: The resolution states that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs, promote healthy development, and strengthen family relationships. This is intended to help children live up to their potential and ensure they have a strong foundation for a healthy life.
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Risk Reduction: The text notes that these programs help reduce the risk of abuse and neglect for children.
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Support for Specific Communities: The resolution mentions that Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grants support the health and well-being of children and families within American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Workforce and Program Expansion: The 2022 bipartisan reauthorization increased investment to serve more children and families, including dedicated funding for workforce support and the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case Management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified 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 supports programs designed to promote healthy development and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect in children. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights specific grant support for health and well-being within American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution promotes home visiting services that help parents meet the unique needs of their children.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution notes that home visiting programs help parents meet unique needs and ensure children have a strong foundation for a healthy life. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights support for Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grants for Indigenous communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports home visiting programs that provide practical and emotional support to help families thrive.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution emphasizes the importance of early childhood development and stable relationships for a child's foundation.
- 4/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana