Brownley, DWC Colleagues Demand HHS Withdraw Harmful Head Start Rules

This press release from Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) was published on 2026-06-11 and titled "Brownley, DWC Colleagues Demand HHS Withdraw Harmful Head Start Rules".

Brownley, DWC Colleagues Demand HHS Withdraw Harmful Head Start Rules

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined 37 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) in sending a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in opposition to HHS’s proposed rule (RIN 0970-AD21) (“the proposed rule”), which would repeal higher wages and expanded benefits for Head Start workers established in 2024. The letter urges HHS to withdraw the proposed rule and instead prioritize funding to strengthen Head Start and support childcare workers, families, and children. The post Brownley, DWC Colleagues Demand HHS Withdraw Harmful Head Start Rules appeared first on Congresswoman Julia Brownley .