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Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressS-5096| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance support for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening the connection between foster care programs and early childhood support services. It amends the Social Security Act to improve coordination between the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The legislation mandates that states establish processes to inform eligible foster youth about evidence-based home visiting and support services available through MIECHV. Additionally, it authorizes states to use their Chafee program funds to provide tailored case management and resource coordination services specifically for expectant and parenting youth within their programs, ensuring more comprehensive support.
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Timeline
May 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7655
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7655
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

USA119th CongressS-5096| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill aims to enhance support for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening the connection between foster care programs and early childhood support services. It amends the Social Security Act to improve coordination between the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The legislation mandates that states establish processes to inform eligible foster youth about evidence-based home visiting and support services available through MIECHV. Additionally, it authorizes states to use their Chafee program funds to provide tailored case management and resource coordination services specifically for expectant and parenting youth within their programs, ensuring more comprehensive support.
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Timeline
May 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7655
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7655
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tim Scott

Tim Scott

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

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