Bills · HRES 1171
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1171Social Welfare
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
This resolution officially recognizes a week in April 2026 to celebrate programs where professionals visit new parents at home to help them raise healthy children and strengthen family bonds.AI-written
INTRO APR 14· LAST ACTION APR 14
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AI-writtenDesignates April 20–24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" to honor the nurses and social workers who provide health and parenting support to families with young children.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this is a symbolic gesture, it matters because it signals that both political parties value early childhood development and the programs that support it. These programs are designed to help with brain development in toddlers, reduce the risk of child abuse, and help parents build stronger relationships with their children.
By passing this, Congress is highlighting the success of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. This recognition often acts as a precursor to future debates about how much money the government should spend on these social services.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates April 20 through April 24, 2026, as National Home Visiting Week.
It creates a specific time for public awareness campaigns and recognition for the workforce.
PROVISION 02
Supports the goals and ideals of home visiting programs.
It puts the House of Representatives on the record as supporting early childhood intervention and parent education.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes the impact of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.
It specifically validates the effectiveness of federal grants that reach all 50 states and numerous indigenous communities.
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R· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
38
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 14
Submitted in House
APR 14
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1171
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last actionApr 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026
House Res.HRES 1171Social Welfare
Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
This resolution officially recognizes a week in April 2026 to celebrate programs where professionals visit new parents at home to help them raise healthy children and strengthen family bonds.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026
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