Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
This bill increases the maximum annual education voucher amount for foster youth from $5,000 to $12,000 under the Social Security Act. It requires states to improve awareness of these benefits through simplified application forms, electronic access, and coordination with other programs. The bill directly affects foster youth aged 18-26 who are pursuing postsecondary education, providing greater financial support and clearer pathways to access education. States must also develop outreach strategies based on youth input to ensure eligible individuals can access these resources.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-638.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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