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Supporting Older Foster Youth Act, the official text

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119 HR 9485 IH: Supporting Older Foster Youth Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2026-06-25
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I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9485 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2026 Mr. Suozzi (for himself and Mr. Steube ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL To support modernization of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to better meet the needs of older youth who experienced foster care.
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Supporting Older Foster Youth Act .
2. Increase in funding
Section 477(h)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 677(h)(1) ) is amended by striking $140,000,000 or, beginning in fiscal year 2020, $143,000,000 and inserting $163,000,000 for each fiscal year .
3. Effective date
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
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