Bills · HR 6221
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6221Families
Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because young people who age out of the foster care system often face significant challenges in finding stable housing, employment, and support. Without adequate resources, they are at a higher risk of homelessness, unemployment, and poverty. By focusing on career pathways and job training, this bill aims to give these vulnerable youth the skills and opportunities needed to secure good jobs and become self-sufficient adults.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more effective and accessible training programs, helping more foster youth successfully transition into adulthood with viable career options. If it doesn't become law, the current disparities and challenges in job access for foster youth may persist, potentially leaving many without the necessary support to achieve long-term economic stability and well-being.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a comprehensive study by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor on job training and apprenticeship programs for current and former foster youth.
This study will identify what is effective, where services are lacking, and how to improve career opportunities for foster youth.
PROVISION 02
Establishes the "Fostering the Future Pipeline Program" to provide competitive grants for states, schools, and organizations to expand industry-aligned job training and apprenticeships for foster youth.
This program aims to create new, targeted opportunities for foster youth to gain skills in high-demand fields.
PROVISION 03
Amends the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to allow existing education and training vouchers to be used for short-term, career-focused programs, including apprenticeships and certificate programs.
This provision increases flexibility and access for foster youth to quickly enter the workforce through practical, skill-based training.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
61
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 2 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6221
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6221Families
Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
5
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