Foster youth college vouchers raised to $12,000 yearly
Placed on the calendarH.R. 7463Latest action
Sponsor: Judy Chu · Representative · CA
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Official title: Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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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.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · May 7, 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. 555.