119 HR 9485 IH: Supporting Older Foster Youth Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9485IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 25, 2026Mr. Suozzi (for himself and Mr. Steube) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Supporting Older Foster Youth Act.

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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.

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Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.