HR 7017
Kids Before Cuts Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:43 AM
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The Kids Before Cuts Act aims to prevent the President or other government officials from unilaterally withholding federal funds from key social programs without Congressional authorization. Specifically, it restricts the ability to freeze funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Development Fund, and the Social Services Block Grant programs. The bill seeks to uphold Congress’s traditional role in controlling the federal budget and protect vital services for families and children. It responds to a previous instance of fund freezing by the Trump administration.
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