Expand the definition of homelessness to ensure more children and youth can access federal support services.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025?
The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 is stalled in the House Financial Services and Education and Workforce committees as of July 2025. Committee chairs must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a vote and dies in committee. No action has occurred on this bill since December 2, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 (H.R. 6403 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5221 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5221 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.