Federal · 119th Congress
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
Policy areaLabor and Employment
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Read the text of the bill →Sponsor
Cosponsors6
Dwight EvansDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · PA
Nicole MalliotakisRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NY
Kevin HernRU.S. Representative · 1st District · OK
Adrian SmithRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NE
Danny K. DavisDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IL
David SchweikertRU.S. Representative · 1st District · AZOther titles2
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to expand education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care.Official Title as Introduced
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history6
May 11, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.
May 11, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-639.
Apr 29, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Apr 29, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 4, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 4, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House