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H.R. 7529119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action May 11, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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States would be required to address legal barriers in foster youth case plans and could use existing federal funds for legal services.
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This bill makes two changes to how states support foster youth. Governors would have to certify that case plans consider legal problems around housing, education, jobs, and family. States could also use existing federal Chafee Program funds to pay for legal help for these young people.
Current and former foster youth are most directly affected, especially those approaching or living through adulthood.
Some foster youth face legal barriers, such as court record issues or custody questions, that can make it harder to find housing, get a job, or stay connected to family. This bill would require states to account for those barriers and allow them to fund legal support.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, 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. 557.