H.R. 7995 Reported by committee Families

CONNECT Act

To update the purposes of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to reflect research and the input of youth with lived experience about the importance of long-term relationships to future success.

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Sponsor Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] Introduced March 19, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (2 R, 1 D) Latest action May 11, 2026

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  1. May 11, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
  2. May 11, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-642.
  3. Apr 29, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
  4. Apr 29, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  6. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House

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