Expands the education and workforce training aid available under the Social Security Act's foster care program to youth who experienced foster care at age 14 or older, rather than only those who aged out at 16.

Official title: Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 04-FEB-2026

Referred 04-FEB-2026

Approved by committee 29-APR-2026

Reported 11-MAY-2026

On the calendar 11-MAY-2026

Key points

Lowers the age threshold in Section 477 of the Social Security Act from 16 to 14 and extends the program's eligibility limit from 5 to 6 years for youth in remedial education.
Allows funds for the cost of attendance at colleges, community colleges, postsecondary vocational schools, and short-term Workforce Pell programs.
Allows funds for apprenticeships, general equivalency degrees, and remedial education that is not available through the school district or another free program.
Takes effect one year after enactment.

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Sponsor Max L. Miller (R-OH) Cosponsors · 6

■ 4 R■ 2 D

4 Republicans

2 Democrats

congress.gov page Reported in House (11-MAY-2026) Introduced in House (04-FEB-2026)