Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-13T19:57:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8498 Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/13/2026, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8498

The bill titled "To provide an incentive for States to extend child welfare support and services for youth through 21 years of age, and to allow youth to re-enter foster care after attaining 18 years of age, both without regard to the AFDC eligibility of their parents or legal guardians, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 27, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8498

Bill HR 8498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8498 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8498's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 27, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8498

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8498

To provide an incentive for States to extend child welfare support and services for youth through 21 years of age, and to allow youth to re-enter foster care after attaining 18 years of age, both without regard to the AFDC eligibility of their parents or legal guardians, and for other purposes.