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  • H. R. 728 — To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:564

    H. R. 728 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to amend the Head Start Act. The bill aims to expand eligibility by defining several forms of assistance, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 728 is a bill that wants to let more families join the Head Start program by adding more types of help, like food stamps and housing support, as reasons to qualify. But, people are worried because it might need more money to help everyone who qualifies, and the rules could be hard to understand.

  • H. R. 9825 — To amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:483

    H. R. 9825, titled the “Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2024,” aims to update the Head Start Act to broaden the definition of "public assistance." The bill proposes including several forms of federal aid such as TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for families who get help from the government, like food stamps or housing aid, to send their kids to Head Start, which is a program that helps young children learn and grow. It includes more types of help so more children can join the fun learning activities.