[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1171 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1171

 Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 
               2026, as ``National Home Visiting Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 14, 2026

Mr. LaHood (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Yakym, and Ms. Chu) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the designation of the week of April 20 through April 24, 
               2026, as ``National Home Visiting Week''.

Whereas every child deserves the opportunity to live up to his or her potential;
Whereas the early childhood years are the most active period for the developing 
        brain and a stable, secure relationship with a nurturing, caring adult 
        is a key factor in the development of young children;
Whereas home visiting programs help parents meet the unique needs of their 
        children, promote healthy development, strengthen family relationships, 
        and reduce the risk of abuse and neglect;
Whereas the Federal Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation studies 
        demonstrate both short- and long-term positive outcomes for children and 
        families who participate in the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood 
        Home Visiting Program;
Whereas the 2022 bipartisan reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and Early 
        Childhood Home Visiting Program increased investment in home visiting to 
        serve more children and families, including dedicated funding for 
        workforce support and the Jackie Walorski Center for Evidence-Based Case 
        Management;
Whereas Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting grants 
        support health and well-being of children and families within American 
        Indian and Alaska Native communities;
Whereas, in 2024, evidence-based home visiting was implemented in all 50 States, 
        the District of Columbia, 5 territories, 32 Indigenous communities, and 
        65 percent of United States counties;
Whereas, in fiscal year 2024, the Federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood 
        Home Visiting Program served over 150,000 parents and children and 
        provided over 990,000 home visits;
Whereas more than 284,000 families received evidence-based home visiting 
        services in 2024, over the course of more than 3,000,000 home visits;
Whereas more than 20,000 home visitors and supervisors delivered evidence-based 
        services nationwide in 2024; and
Whereas home visitors provide practical, emotional, and educational support that 
        helps families thrive, promotes positive parenting practices, and 
        ensures children have a strong foundation for a healthy, successful 
        life: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports--
            (1) the designation of ``National Home Visiting Week''; and
            (2) the goals and ideals of ``National Home Visiting 
        Week''.
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