H.R.7995

CONNECT Act Chafee Opportunities for New Networks and Existing Connection Trust Act

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced

H. R. 7995

March 19, 2026

Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself and Mr. Carey) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Chafee Opportunities for New Networks and Existing Connection Trust Act” or the “CONNECT Act”.