H.R.9958

To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced·7/27/26

Prefiled

Introduced7/27/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 9958

Introduced in House · September 2, 2026

July 27, 2026

Mrs. Hayes (for herself, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Landsman, Ms. Norton, Mr. Fields, Mr. Mullin, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Budzinski, Ms. Simon, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Mrs. Grijalva, and Mr. Hernández) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

A BILL

To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026”.

HR9958 U.S. House: Expands Head Start eligibility, improves…