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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 20, 2026
BillsFamiliesH.R. 7432Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 7432Passed HouseFamilies

Fostering the Future Act

Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin (R-IL)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 9, 2026
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Feb 9
House committee
Apr 29
House floor
May 19
4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (6)

GR
NR
VR
DR
DR
MR
2 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 6 shown).

Activity timeline

May 20
May 20
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 19
May 19
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 19
May 19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19
May 19
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19
May 19
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19
May 19
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
May 19
May 19
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)
May 19
May 19
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 11
May 11
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
May 11
May 11
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
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Full action log

All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 20
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 19
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 19
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3558-3560)
May 19
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7432.
May 19
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3558-3564)
May 19
HOUSEMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 11
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 560.
May 11
HOUSECommittee on Financial Services discharged.
May 11
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
May 11
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.
May 11
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-643, Part I.
Apr 29
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Apr 29
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Feb 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Feb 9
Introduced in House
Feb 9
Introduced in House

All 6 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Republicans (4)

In the news

BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7432, Enhanced Aid to Post-Foster Youth - Bloomberg Government News
First Lady Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Foster Care System Reforms - The Well News
Bipartisan House bills aim to modernize the Chafee Program for foster youth - National Association of Counties
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