H.R. 7463Heading to a voteFamily & community
Foster youth college vouchers raised to $12,000 yearly
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7463 raises education vouchers for foster youth from $5,000 to $12,000 per year and adds a grace period if they must pause their studies.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill raises the yearly maximum for education and training vouchers for foster youth from $5,000 to $12,000. It adds a grace period so youth can keep receiving support if they temporarily stop their program, and it requires states to tell eligible youth about the vouchers and offer a simple online application.
Who does it affect?
Current and former foster youth who qualify for these vouchers are directly affected. State agencies that run these programs and the federal Department of Health and Human Services would also have new responsibilities under this bill.
Why does it matter?
Without these changes, foster youth face a lower voucher cap and may lose support if they pause their education. States would also have no standardized requirement to notify youth or make the application process simple and accessible.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
- Introduced:
- February 10, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 7, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 555.
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