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DemocratBill · H.R. 9485· House(119-HR-9485)

Supporting Older Foster Youth Act

Rep. Suozzi
Age: 64 years
New York
Introduced
6/25/2026
Last activity
6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Thomas Suozzi
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Families
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Supporting Older Foster Youth Act'', aims to support the modernization of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. The goal is to better meet the needs of older youth who have experienced foster care. It specifically seeks to increase funding for this program. The proposed change replaces the previous funding levels with a set amount of $163,000,000 for each fiscal year. This amendment is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5

    The bill increases funding specifically to support older youth transitioning from the foster care system into adulthood.

  • Would children be better off under this?+4

    Providing more resources for the transition out of foster care benefits the developmental outcomes of young people in the system.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4

    Increased funding for foster youth supports individuals who are likely to be in low-income circumstances.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases government spending by raising the annual funding cap for the Chafee program from $143 million to $163 million.