Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
This bill requires states to connect foster youth aged 18-21 who are pregnant or parenting with home visiting programs and support services under existing federal law. It mandates that states certify they have systems to inform these youth about evidence-based home visiting services and provide tailored case management to help them access resources. The law directly affects expectant and parenting foster youth in care by expanding access to health, parenting, and stability services. Key provisions amend federal law to ensure these youth receive coordinated support through state child welfare systems. The changes take effect one year after enactment for new service plans.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-641.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rudy Yakym III
RRepublican
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
David Schweikert
RRepublican
Co
Vern Buchanan
RRepublican
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