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Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act

2/18/2026, 4:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7432

The bill titled "To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7432 on February 9, 2026. The bill aims to enhance the alignment between section 477 of the Social Security Act and Federal housing assistance programs specifically tailored to support youth who have been in foster care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7432

Bill HR 7432 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2026. Bill HR 7432 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2026.  Bill HR 7432's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7432

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7432

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7432

Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve coordination with Federal housing assistance programs for youth who have experienced foster care.

Comments

Hailey Lancaster profile image

Hailey Lancaster

806

2 months ago

I think this bill is good for kids who were in foster care. It helps them get housing assistance. I know some people who were in foster care and they had a hard time finding a place to live. This bill could really help them out.

Fernando Peele profile image

Fernando Peele

786

2 months ago

I don't like this bill at all. It's just another way for the government to waste our hard-earned money on something that won't even make a difference. Why should we be paying for housing for foster youth when there are so many other important issues that need to be addressed? It's ridiculous that they think this is a priority. I don't see how this is going to benefit anyone in the long run. It's just a waste of time and resources.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7432

Darin LaHood
Darin LaHood
IllinoisRepublican
Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
WisconsinDemocrat

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