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Fostering the Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-7432| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly improve access to stable housing for youth transitioning out of foster care by amending Section 477 of the Social Security Act. It explicitly includes access to housing for youth aged 18 or older as a core purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and encourages collaboration with public housing agencies. A key provision allows states to utilize Chafee funds for housing supportive services for eligible youth, defined as those receiving assistance under Section 8(x) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, which can include financial literacy, rental lease counseling, and assistance with security deposits, utility fees, and moving costs. Importantly, these supportive services are exempt from existing room and board spending limits, and states may provide them to eligible youth up to 26 years of age to support continued housing access. To enhance coordination, the bill mandates that the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development issue joint guidance within one year, aligning federal policies between child welfare and housing programs. Additionally, it requires a report to Congress within three years, detailing outcomes for foster youth, including stable housing rates and homelessness, and offering statutory recommendations for improved program coordination.

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Timeline
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
May 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
May 11, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.
May 11, 2026
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
May 19, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 19, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)
May 19, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
May 19, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 19, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 19, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 29, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • May 11, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.


  • May 11, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.


  • May 11, 2026
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • May 19, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • May 19, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)


  • May 19, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.


  • May 19, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 19, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)


  • May 19, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 19, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)


  • May 19, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Families

Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housing

Fostering the Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-7432| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This bill aims to significantly improve access to stable housing for youth transitioning out of foster care by amending Section 477 of the Social Security Act. It explicitly includes access to housing for youth aged 18 or older as a core purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and encourages collaboration with public housing agencies. A key provision allows states to utilize Chafee funds for housing supportive services for eligible youth, defined as those receiving assistance under Section 8(x) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, which can include financial literacy, rental lease counseling, and assistance with security deposits, utility fees, and moving costs. Importantly, these supportive services are exempt from existing room and board spending limits, and states may provide them to eligible youth up to 26 years of age to support continued housing access. To enhance coordination, the bill mandates that the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development issue joint guidance within one year, aligning federal policies between child welfare and housing programs. Additionally, it requires a report to Congress within three years, detailing outcomes for foster youth, including stable housing rates and homelessness, and offering statutory recommendations for improved program coordination.

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Timeline
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 29, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 29, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
May 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
May 11, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.
May 11, 2026
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
May 19, 2026
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 19, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)
May 19, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
May 19, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 19, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 19, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 29, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 29, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • May 11, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.


  • May 11, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.


  • May 11, 2026
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • May 19, 2026
    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • May 19, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)


  • May 19, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.


  • May 19, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 19, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)


  • May 19, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • May 19, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)


  • May 19, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 19, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Financial Services Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housing