Bill · H.R. 3977· House(119-HR-3977)

Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

Age: 50 years

Ohio

Introduced: 6/12/2025
Last activity: 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Greg Landsman
Cosponsors: - 10 - 5

Housing and Community Development

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act," aims to amend existing housing laws. It seeks to change the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. Additionally, it proposes amendments to the United States Housing Act of 1937. The primary goal is to allow housing assistance for certain individuals who are students at institutions of higher education. This includes specific protections for those in or formerly in foster care or emancipated minors.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill directly benefits students in foster care by easing housing and financial aid constraints.
Does this make housing cost less?+7
The bill provides housing assistance specifically for students in foster care or emancipated minors to live in on-campus housing.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically targets student-aged youth transitioning out of foster care.