Increase federal funding and support for early childhood education programs to improve school readiness for low income children.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Head Start for Our Future Act?
The Head Start for Our Future Act, known as H.R. 4318, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since July 9, 2025. The committee members must take action to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies through inaction. This proposal has seen no activity for 11 months, which is a common outcome for bills in the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Head Start for Our Future Act (H.R. 4318 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 656 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 656 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joaquin Castro (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.