IL HR0621

Illinois House Resolution condemns the federal Department of Health and Human Services' January 6, 2026 suspension of $10 billion in childcare funding affecting Illinois and other states

The funding freeze threatens childcare access for approximately 150,000 children and 100,000 households in Illinois, while jeopardizing jobs of childcare providers

Resolution alleges the suspension targeted states with Democratic governors (Illinois, California, Colorado, and New York) without specific allegations of wrongdoing in those states

The resolution characterizes the action as impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds, citing court rulings that such actions exceed presidential authority

Calls for immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds