Reps. Chu, LaHood, Davis, and Yakym Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating National Home Visiting Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support along with Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) and Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02), introduced a resolution to designate the week of April 20–24, 2026 as National Home Visiting Week. The resolution highlights the important role the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programs play in supporting childhood development, strengthening family relationships, and reducing the risk of child abuse and neglect.
“It’s been proven that home visiting services for pregnant women and families with young children result in improved outcomes for children’s health, well-being, readiness for school, and success for life,” Rep. Chu said. “In 2022 I was proud to partner with my colleagues to reauthorize and expand investments in the federal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. And I am happy to join my colleagues once again in introducing this bipartisan resolution recognizing National Home Visiting Week and the importance of home visiting to family and child success.”
“I’m honored to once again cosponsor the Home Visiting Resolution, which recognizes the critical role these programs play in supporting new mothers and giving our youngest children the strongest possible start in life,” Rep. Yakym said. “My predecessor and dear friend, Jackie Walorski, was a tireless champion of the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and her leadership in securing its reauthorization continues to pay dividends for families across the country. Jackie always reminded us that ‘case managers are first responders,’ and this resolution is a fitting tribute to their dedication and the real difference they make in communities like ours every single day.”
“Home visiting programs deliver real, tangible results for babies and new parents,” Rep. LaHood said. “The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program serves as a national model for how social programs should operate, effective and outcome driven. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution, alongside my colleagues, to highlight the positive impact these programs have on our communities and to recognize the dedicated work of home visitors who go above and beyond to strengthen families.”
“Home visiting is a powerful, proven tool that helps young children and families thrive,” Rep. Davis said. “For decades, I’ve made it a top policy priority to bring this life-transforming program to all who need it, and I was proud to work with my friend Jackie Walorski on our successful bipartisan effort to double federal investment in the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. I will never stop fighting to protect MIECHV, and I am glad to join with Rep. Yakym, Chair LaHood, and Rep. Chu in leading this resolution to celebrate home visiting.”
Read the full resolution HERE.
Background:
The National Home Visiting Week Resolution notes that evidence-based home visiting programs were implemented across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Indigenous communities in 2023, serving over 280,000 families and conducting more than 2.8 million home visits.