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May 20, 2026 Referred in Senate Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance See what changed
May 19, 2026 Engrossed in House See what changed
Feb 9, 2026viewing Reported in House Mr. LaHood (for himself and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned See what changed
Feb 9, 2026 Introduced in House Mr. LaHood (for himself and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

H.R. 7432 — what changed

Fostering the Future Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 1 section amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 3 Joint agency guidance

(a)

In general— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall develop and issue joint guidance to State public child welfare agencies and public housing authorities to improve alignment and coordination of housing supportive services provided under section 477 of the Social Security Act and housing assistance provided under section 8(x) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

(b)

Contents— The joint guidance shall include the following:

(1)

Clarification and alignment of Federal policies to improve access to housing for youth who have experienced foster care, including youth who are in independent living arrangements while in extended foster care.

(2)

Guidance on State use of funds provided under section 477 of the Social Security Act for supportive services (as defined in subsection (d)(6) of such section) to improve access to housing programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(3)

changed Best practices for building partnerships between public child welfare agencies and public housing authorities, including ways to improve access to ~~the~~ supportive services.

(4)

Additional information the Secretaries deem necessary to effectively coordinate Federal programs serving current and former foster youth.

(c)

Production— The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall designate an official of the Department of Health and Human Services to lead development of the joint guidance in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

H.R. 7432 — what changed

Sec. 3 Joint agency guidance

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