Legis Daily

HOME for Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressHR-9072| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (8)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly expand and streamline access to tenant-based rental assistance for foster youth by amending the United States Housing Act of 1937. It broadens eligibility criteria for these vulnerable individuals, ensuring more foster youth can access stable housing. Specifically, the legislation extends the period during which youth leaving foster care can qualify for assistance from 90 days to 180 days . It also removes the prior requirement that eligible youth must be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to receive support. Additionally, the bill ensures that education and training voucher amounts are not counted as income when determining rental assistance eligibility, preventing a reduction in benefits. To ensure effective implementation, the bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to update all relevant guidance and notices. It also mandates interagency coordination between the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services to modernize and improve access to housing assistance and supportive services for current and former foster youth.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HOME for Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressHR-9072| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This bill aims to significantly expand and streamline access to tenant-based rental assistance for foster youth by amending the United States Housing Act of 1937. It broadens eligibility criteria for these vulnerable individuals, ensuring more foster youth can access stable housing. Specifically, the legislation extends the period during which youth leaving foster care can qualify for assistance from 90 days to 180 days . It also removes the prior requirement that eligible youth must be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to receive support. Additionally, the bill ensures that education and training voucher amounts are not counted as income when determining rental assistance eligibility, preventing a reduction in benefits. To ensure effective implementation, the bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to update all relevant guidance and notices. It also mandates interagency coordination between the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services to modernize and improve access to housing assistance and supportive services for current and former foster youth.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (8)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted