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Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
5/18/2026, 10:26 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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated 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
Crew McCarthy
761
12 days 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
814
2 months ago
So sad about this bill for foster kids. Hope it helps them.
Sierra Wooten
803
1 day ago
I don't like this new bill for foster kids. How will it really help them?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7529
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