This report proposes amendments to H.R. 4421, a bill that authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1987 to 1990 to carry out the following programs: (1) Head Start, for disadvantaged preschoolers; (2) Follow Through, for disadvantaged elementary school students; (3) State Grants for Dependent Care, for child care programs; (4) Community Services Block Grant, to mitigate some of the effects of poverty; and (5) Community Food and Nutrition Programs. A history of the various programs is provided. It is noted that the programs are effective and that no major legislative changes are proposed. Appropriations for each program are discussed. The Congressional Budget Office's cost estimate for H.R. 4421 is included. The texts of the portions of the bill to be amended, along with changes made by the bill in existing laws are also included. Supplemental views on H.R. 4421 are appended. (BJV)