Washington, Sept. 28 -- Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - 9/28/26. Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) submitted a public comment on the Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Proposed Rule titled "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Program, Inc." In this letter, he strongly urged the Administration to revise the proposal to ensure the sustainability, financial security, and success of Head Start programs nationwide.
On August 7, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and ACF proposed sweeping new regulations that would undermine and weaken Head Start, one of our most substantial and successful government programs. This proposal would require English-only educati...