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Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

5/12/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7343

This bill, designated as H.R. 7343 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 4, 2026, aims to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act. The purpose of the bill is to broaden educational and workforce training options for young individuals who have been in foster care, aiming to enhance their opportunities for personal and professional development.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7343

Bill HR 7343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2026. Bill HR 7343 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2026.  Bill HR 7343's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556. as of May 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7343

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7343

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7343

Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to expand education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care.

Comments

Michelle Brewer profile image

Michelle Brewer

762

2 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7343

Max L. Miller
Max L. Miller
OhioDemocrat
Dwight Evans
Dwight Evans
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Kevin Hern
Kevin Hern
OklahomaRepublican
Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
NebraskaRepublican
Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
IllinoisDemocrat
David Schweikert
David Schweikert
ArizonaRepublican

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