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119-hr-6221119th CongressWALLET

Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act

Sponsored By: Representative Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

Introduced

Summary

Expand technical job training and apprenticeships for current and former foster youth. This bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor to study programs that support technical training and apprenticeships, then create a grant program and broaden voucher uses to connect youth leaving foster care with career pathways.

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  • Current and former foster youth: Grants and expanded Education and Training Voucher rules would increase access to registered apprenticeships, certificate programs, and other short-term credential and rapid-employment pathways.
  • States, colleges, employers, and nonprofits: Eligible to compete for grants to build or expand industry-aligned training in high-demand fields like skilled trades, manufacturing, health care, information technology, and agriculture.
  • Federal agencies and policymakers: HHS and Labor must produce a report within 1 year with findings, gaps, and recommendations to better align programs and identify funding needs.

*Authorizes up to $50 million per year for the competitive grant program, creating potential new federal spending for these workforce activities.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Job training grants for foster youth

If enacted, the government would create a competitive grant program to expand technical job training and apprenticeships for current and former foster youth. Grants could go to states, schools, employers, and nonprofits. The bill would authorize up to $50 million per year to run the program. The program would start only after a required federal study is completed and the program is set up.

Allow Chafee vouchers for training

If enacted, current and former foster youth who qualify for Chafee Education and Training Vouchers could use them for short-term, career-focused credential programs. That includes registered apprenticeships, certificate programs, and other rapid-employment pathways. This change would take effect six months after enactment.

Changes start six months after enactment

If enacted, the Act and its amendments would take effect six months after the date of enactment. That delay would push program starts, deadlines, and other changes out by six months. This timing change does not itself add or cut funding.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 11/20/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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