Reps. Chu and Houchin Introduce the Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
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The bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans, which helps its chances. However, many bills like this struggle to get a final vote because they involve complex changes to state laws.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7010 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7010 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The bill's findings note that extended foster care reduces the likelihood of youth pregnancy at ages 19 and 21 by 7% and 12%, respectively. By providing stable housing and support services, the policy helps young people delay parenthood until they are better prepared financially and emotionally.
“reduced the likelihood of youth pregnancy at ages 19 and 21 by 7 percent and 12 percent, respectively”
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
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