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House Bill 7995
119th Congress(2025-2026)
CONNECT Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2026
Overview
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The CONNECT Act updates the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to enhance support for young adults transitioning from foster care to adulthood. It aims to improve access to education, employment, and housing for these individuals. The Act modifies the purposes of the existing program and emphasizes the need to provide comprehensive assistance to foster care youth. This legislation seeks to address the challenges faced by young adults leaving the foster care system and improve their opportunities for successful integration into society, thereby supporting their overall well-being and future success.

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Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
Latest Action
May 11, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7995
Congress
119
Policy Area
Families
Families
Primary focus of measure is child and family welfare, services, and relationships; marriage and family status; domestic violence and child abuse. Measures concerning public assistance programs or aging may fall under Social Welfare policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (2)
May 11, 2026
March 19, 2026
Actions (6)
05/11/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
05/11/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-642.
04/29/2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
04/29/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/19/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/19/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 12, 2026 8:05:33 AM