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Congress·Reported·H.R. 7655

Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

Support for Pregnant and Parenting Foster Youth

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

  • This bill aims to help young people in the foster care system who are pregnant or already raising children. It connects them with home visiting programs where trained professionals come to their house to teach parenting skills, provide health checks, and help with child development.
  • States would be required to prove they have a system in place to tell these young parents about the help available to them. This ensures that foster youth do not miss out on support services simply because they did not know the programs existed.
  • The policy allows states to use federal transition money to hire specialized case managers. These workers would focus specifically on the unique challenges of being a young parent while also trying to find a job or finish school after leaving foster care.
  • By coordinating different government programs, the bill tries to provide these young families with the stability they need. The goal is to help foster youth become successful parents and prevent their own children from entering the foster care system in the future.

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Milestones

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May 11, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

May 11, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-641.

Apr 29, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 29, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

Bill NumberHR 7655
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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(3)
D: 1R: 2

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