[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, roughly 16,000 young adults age out of the 
child welfare system annually, and far too many of them face 
significant challenges in reaching their full potential.
  Tragically, nearly 35 percent, a full third of these young adults, 
also experience homelessness by age 21.
  To address these challenges and to improve outcomes for children and 
young adults across America, this week the House passed H.R. 7432, the 
Fostering the Future Act.
  This bipartisan legislation equips young adults with the tools to 
succeed and the skills for in-demand jobs.
  By expanding education and training vouchers to include short-term 
workforce training and apprenticeships, we increase both opportunity 
and educational support for at-risk members of our society.
  Additionally, this bill better aligns Federal housing programs so 
that we can reduce homelessness among those exiting the foster care 
system.
  Mr. Speaker, I am glad to see the House take this bipartisan action 
for the first time in more than 25 years to help our young people build 
a brighter future.

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