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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9485
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 25, 2026
Mr. Suozzi (for himself and Mr. Steube) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To support modernization of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to better meet the needs of older youth who experienced foster care.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Supporting Older Foster Youth Act
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Sec. 2. Increase in funding
Section 477(h)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(h)(1)) is amended by striking $140,000,000 or, beginning in fiscal year 2020, $143,000,000
and inserting $163,000,000 for each fiscal year
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Sec. 3. Effective date
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.