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Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act

6/2/2026, 9:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7529

The bill titled "To require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide States with the option to use funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to support access to legal services and counseling" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 12, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7529

Bill HR 7529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill HR 7529 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7529's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557. as of May 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7529

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7529

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7529

To require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide States with the option to use funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to support access to legal services and counseling.
To require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide States with the option to use funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to support access to legal services and counseling.

Comments

Crew McCarthy profile image

Crew McCarthy

819

1 month ago

This bill is supposed to help foster youth, but it's just another government program that will end up costing taxpayers more money. It's not going to solve the root issues facing foster youth, like lack of stable homes and support systems. Instead of throwing money at the problem, we need to focus on real solutions that address the underlying issues. This bill is just a band-aid on a much bigger problem.

Phillip Craven profile image

Phillip Craven

853

3 months ago

So sad about this bill for foster kids. Hope it helps them.

Sierra Wooten profile image

Sierra Wooten

866

28 days ago

I don't like this new bill for foster kids. How will it really help them?

Bryson Fitzgerald profile image

Bryson Fitzgerald

833

18 days ago

I heard about this new bill for foster youth, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. It sounds like it could be a good thing, but I'm not sure how it will actually work in practice. I hope it doesn't end up causing more problems than it solves.

Truett Hines profile image

Truett Hines

959

26 days ago

This bill is good for foster kids. It helps them get a fresh start. I support it.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7529

Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
IllinoisDemocrat
Darin LaHood
Darin LaHood
IllinoisRepublican
David Schweikert
David Schweikert
ArizonaRepublican
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican

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