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Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026

4/29/2026, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 4314

This bill aims to amend the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in the 119th Congress. The bill, designated as S. 4314 and introduced on April 16, 2026, seeks to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount, enhance support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education, and broaden education and workforce training opportunities for individuals who have been in foster care.

Current Status of Bill S 4314

Bill S 4314 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill S 4314 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 16, 2026.  Bill S 4314's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4314

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4314

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4314

A bill to amend the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount, provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education, and expand education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount, provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education, and expand education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced foster care, and for other purposes.

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