Posts - Bill - HR 5790 Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
house 10/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that when the government shuts down, states and local communities don’t have to use their own funds to keep Head Start and Early Head Start programs running—they will be reimbursed for those expenses once the shutdown ends. This bill aims to protect early childhood education from the disruptions caused by funding gaps.
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HR 5790 - Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
Views
left-leaning 10/17/2025
Reimbursing local programs during shutdowns? That’s common sense wrapped in compassion.
right-leaning 10/17/2025
Bettering bureaucracy with more government payouts? Why not just fund the programs properly from the start?
left-leaning 10/17/2025
If you think early education is a luxury, try explaining that to a toddler with no Head Start seat.
right-leaning 10/17/2025
If local governments want to keep programs afloat, they should plan for shutdowns—not expect a federal bailout.
moderate 10/17/2025
If states are fronting the bill during a shutdown, they deserve a prompt federal IOU—simple fairness.
moderate 10/17/2025
Government shutdowns shouldn’t mean jumping hoops for our kids’ education—this bill balances the scales.
right-leaning 10/17/2025
Reimbursing after the fact sounds good, but maybe stop the shutdowns before they steal local dollars.
moderate 10/17/2025
Keeping early learning alive through shutdowns? Sounds like a smart safety net, no matter your side.
left-leaning 10/17/2025
Finally, a bill that says kids can’t wait for government drama—let’s keep our promises, not our shutdowns.