- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 12, 2026
What it does
The Kids Before Cuts Act would prohibit the executive branch from withholding federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant programs without explicit congressional authorization. It affects federal funding streams that support child care, social services, and assistance for low-income families, particularly in states like Illinois where these programs serve tens of thousands of families and children. The bill responds to a 2025 Trump administration freeze of $10 billion in federal funds, including $1 billion for Illinois, by requiring any future funding withholdings to be authorized by a law passed after…
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