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Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7419| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Social Security Act to establish a new demonstration grant program aimed at providing emergency relief to foster youth and improving pre-placement services . The Secretary will award three grants, each up to $1,000,000, to foster care stabilization agencies, which are local public or private nonprofit entities with expertise in serving children in foster care. Agencies receiving grants will have three years to spend the funds on activities such as: hiring necessary personnel providing essential items like clothing (up to $250 per youth annually) and food offering support to prevent child abuse and neglect and other emergency assistance to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of foster youth. Applications must detail how funds will be used for both emergency relief and pre-placement service enhancements, with special dissemination efforts made to rural areas and tribal organizations. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress evaluating grant usage, case outcomes, and home transfers for benefiting foster youth. Funding for this program will be drawn from specific increases in existing Social Security Act allocations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6656
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4299
Foster Care Stabilization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-756
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8635
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3802
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6656
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4299
    Foster Care Stabilization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-756
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8635
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3802
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-3802: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7419| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill amends the Social Security Act to establish a new demonstration grant program aimed at providing emergency relief to foster youth and improving pre-placement services . The Secretary will award three grants, each up to $1,000,000, to foster care stabilization agencies, which are local public or private nonprofit entities with expertise in serving children in foster care. Agencies receiving grants will have three years to spend the funds on activities such as: hiring necessary personnel providing essential items like clothing (up to $250 per youth annually) and food offering support to prevent child abuse and neglect and other emergency assistance to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of foster youth. Applications must detail how funds will be used for both emergency relief and pre-placement service enhancements, with special dissemination efforts made to rural areas and tribal organizations. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress evaluating grant usage, case outcomes, and home transfers for benefiting foster youth. Funding for this program will be drawn from specific increases in existing Social Security Act allocations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6656
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4299
Foster Care Stabilization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-756
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8635
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3802
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6656
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4299
    Foster Care Stabilization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-756
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8635
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3802
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (3)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • S 119-3802: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted