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BillHR 7529 · 119

Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes support services and funding for foster youth to help them transition to independent living, including education, employment, and housing assistance. Requires states to provide these services to eligible foster youth.

Sponsored By

Danny K. Davis
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  4. May 11, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects foster youth, providing them with access to support services and funding to help them transition to independent living. It also impacts state child welfare agencies, which would be required to provide these services to eligible foster youth.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 11, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.