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HR 7042 116th Congress House

Foster Youth and Driving Act

Official title: To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to expand foster parent training and authorize new appropriations to support the obtainment of a driver's license.

Introduced: May 28, 2020 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 28, 2020
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 Latest action May 28, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Foster Youth and Driving Act

This bill expands state foster care and adoption assistance programs to provide driving preparation assistance to foster youth and related training for foster parents. The bill further directs assistance to states and tribal organizations for age-appropriate foster youth to, among other things, obtain automobile insurance, complete driver's education, obtain a driver's license, and purchase a vehicle.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7932 Reintroduced Bill Foster Youth and Driving Act
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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Aug 21, 2020
Bass, Karen
· Jun 24, 2020
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 28, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7042: Foster Youth and Driving Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7042/
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"H.R. 7042: Foster Youth and Driving Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7042/.
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H.R. 7042, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7042/.
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