HR 7343 United States House · 119th Congress

Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

This bill expands education and job training support for youth who have been in foster care since age 14 or older. It allows funding for apprenticeships, GED programs, and remedial education to help them earn diplomas or enter postsecondary training. The changes lower the eligibility age from 16 to 14 and extend participation time for remedial education (up to 6 years). It directly affects foster youth transitioning to adulthood by broadening access to workforce preparation programs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-639.
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Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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