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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

USA119th CongressHRES-897| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to support the fundamental rights of youth within the foster care system, acknowledging challenges like educational disparities and maltreatment. It asserts that foster youth should have the right to receive an education , including remaining in their original school, and to participate in age-appropriate activities. The resolution also emphasizes access to needed health services , including mental health care, and freedom from abuse, neglect, or discrimination. Key provisions include the right to be represented by a guardian or attorney, to adequate living conditions, and to maintain contact with siblings and caseworkers. Ultimately, the resolution underscores the importance of informing foster youth of all their rights to ensure their well-being and healthy development.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-509
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.
Nov 20, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-509
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.


  • November 20, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

USA119th CongressHRES-897| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to support the fundamental rights of youth within the foster care system, acknowledging challenges like educational disparities and maltreatment. It asserts that foster youth should have the right to receive an education , including remaining in their original school, and to participate in age-appropriate activities. The resolution also emphasizes access to needed health services , including mental health care, and freedom from abuse, neglect, or discrimination. Key provisions include the right to be represented by a guardian or attorney, to adequate living conditions, and to maintain contact with siblings and caseworkers. Ultimately, the resolution underscores the importance of informing foster youth of all their rights to ensure their well-being and healthy development.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-509
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.
Nov 20, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-509
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.


  • November 20, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (6)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Families

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