H.R. 9960 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Jul 27, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 9960
2nd SessionH. R. 9960
A BILL
Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 27, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”
Sections
Sections · 16
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 3Student loan ombudsman assistance for homeless and foster youthNo change
- Sec. 4Liaisons and Access to Housing for Homeless and Foster YouthNo change
- Sec. 5Serving homeless and foster youth in Federal TRIO programsNo change
- Sec. 6Serving homeless and foster youth in talent searchNo change
- Sec. 7Serving homeless and foster youth in upward boundNo change
- Sec. 8Serving homeless and foster youth in student support servicesNo change
- Sec. 9Serving homeless and foster youth in educational opportunity centersNo change
- Sec. 10Reports and evaluationsNo change
- Sec. 11Serving homeless and foster youth in gaining early awareness and readiness for undergraduate programsNo change
- Sec. 12Priority for Federal work-study programs for homeless and foster youthNo change
- Sec. 13Data transparency on the number of pending requests for determination by homeless youthNo change
- Sec. 14In-State tuition rates for homeless and foster youthNo change
- Sec. 15Secretarial support and guidance for homeless and foster youthNo change
- Sec. 16Effective dateNo change