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Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
2/27/2026, 3:37 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 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7529
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7529
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesAlternate 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
Phillip Craven
668
6 days ago
So sad about this bill for foster kids. Hope it helps them.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7529
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