What is the current status of HR 7343?

HR 7343 is currently: In House.

Who sponsored HR 7343?

HR 7343 was sponsored by Max Miller (R), Rep.

Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

In House5 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Labor and EmploymentAdoption and foster careEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsVocational and technical educationYouth employment and child labor

Why This Matters

The Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act expands education and job training options for young people who have experienced foster care. It aims to provide them with the skills and support they need to succeed in the workforce.

If you are a young person who has been in foster care, you could get more help for education and job training.

Who this affects

Young people aged 14 and older · Foster care youth

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill helps young people who have been in foster care get job training and education.
2It lowers the age requirement for support from 16 to 14 years old.
3Participants can receive funding for college, vocational training, or apprenticeships.
4The bill allows youth to access support for up to six years in certain cases.
5It defines remedial education to help youth earn their high school diploma or prepare for further education.

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Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2026

In House5 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Labor and EmploymentAdoption and foster careEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsVocational and technical educationYouth employment and child labor

Why This Matters

If you are a young person who has been in foster care, you could get more help for education and job training.

Who this affects

Young people aged 14 and older · Foster care youth

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill helps young people who have been in foster care get job training and education.
2It lowers the age requirement for support from 16 to 14 years old.
3Participants can receive funding for college, vocational training, or apprenticeships.
4The bill allows youth to access support for up to six years in certain cases.
5It defines remedial education to help youth earn their high school diploma or prepare for further education.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly