Update federal regulations to improve the au pair program for participants and host families.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025?
The Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025, known as H.R. 4199, has remained in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs since June 25, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the proposal has seen no action for 12 months. Most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote, which is the most common way legislation ends.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025 (H.R. 4199 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 9677 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9677 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.