Updated Home Checks for Kids Reuniting with U.S. Sponsors

2026-06130 — Proposed Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2025 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The government is planning to shuffle around leftover energy help money from 2025 to states, tribes, and territories that got new funds for 2026. This means about $3.18 million will be reallocated to make sure no funds go to waste. If you’re part of these groups, keep an eye out and get ready to comment by April 30, 2026!

2026-05997 — Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Human Services and Emergency Response Programs-Repatriation Program

The Department of Health and Human Services wants to simplify rules for helping U.S. citizens, including those with mental health needs, who come back from other countries. This change cuts out old, unnecessary steps to make the process faster and easier for everyone involved. People can share their thoughts on these updates by April 27, 2026, with no new costs expected.

2026-05954 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Administration for Children and Families Congressionally Directed Community Projects-Uniform Project Description

The Administration for Children and Families is updating and extending a form that helps track community projects funded by Congress. These changes make the application easier and faster to complete, cutting down on paperwork for groups receiving money. If you’re involved in these projects, get ready to use the new form starting soon, and don’t forget to share your thoughts by April 27, 2026!

2026-05938 — Proposed Information Collection Activity; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Pilot Evaluation

The government wants to test new ways to help families get Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by picking up to five states for a special pilot program. They’ll collect info from staff and participants to see what works best and share results with Congress by 2027. If you work with TANF or live in a pilot state, you might see some new surveys and interviews starting soon!

2026-05994 — Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Native American Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services is making rules simpler for Native American programs by cutting out old, confusing regulations. This change helps Native communities get support faster and with less hassle. People can share their thoughts on these updates until April 27, 2026, and the new rules aim to save time and money for everyone involved.

2026-05855 — Submission for OMB Review; Annual Report on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs and State Maintenance-of-Effort Programs-ACF-204 (Annual TANF and MOE Report)

The government is asking to keep collecting the Annual TANF and MOE Report for three more years to track how states help families in need. No big changes to the form, just updated instructions and workload estimates. States and territories will keep sharing info that helps Congress see how money is spent and how programs are working, with comments due by April 27, 2026.

Previous: 2025-09371 — Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Prevention Services Data Collection (Office of Management and Budget #0970-0529)

The Children's Bureau wants to keep collecting Prevention Services data for three more years without changing anything. This helps keep track of important services that protect kids and families. The extension means no new costs or changes, just more time to gather helpful info until 2028.

Next: 2025-09373 — Federal Agency Collaboration With State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments; Request for Comments

The government wants to hear from you about how federal agencies work with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments. They’re looking for ideas to make teamwork smoother and better when running federal programs. If you have thoughts, send them in soon—your input could help shape new rules and improve how money and resources get shared.