Bill expands foster youth education and training aid
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7343Latest action
Sponsor: Max L. Miller · Representative · OH
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Official title: Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 7343 lets foster youth join a federal education and job training program starting at age 14 instead of 16.
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What does this do?
This bill expands a federal program that helps former foster youth pay for education and job training. It lowers the starting age from 16 to 14 and allows funds to be used for apprenticeships, GED programs, short-term job training, and remedial education in addition to traditional college. Youth who need remedial education could stay in the program up to six years instead of five.
Who does it affect?
Young people who were in foster care at age 14 or older would be eligible, including those who aged out of the system. Currently the program focuses mainly on youth who aged out, typically at age 18.
Why does it matter?
More foster youth would be able to access the program earlier and for a wider range of educational paths. Youth needing extra academic support would have more time to complete the program.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · May 11, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.