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US SB3802

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes 3 demonstration grants of up to $1,000,000 each to foster care stabilization agencies for emergency relief and pre-placement services for foster youth under age 26

  • Grant recipients have 3 years to spend funds, with allowable uses including hiring personnel, providing clothing (up to $250 per youth per year), purchasing food and equipment, and child abuse prevention services

  • Requires the Secretary to reserve $45,000 for administration and technical assistance, with special outreach to rural areas, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations

  • Mandates a Congressional report evaluating grant usage, case outcomes for benefitting foster youth, and number of home transfers experienced

  • Funded through excess appropriations when annual amounts under Section 426(a) of the Social Security Act exceed the previous fiscal year by more than $5,000,000

Legislative Description

Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

Families

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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