Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

# Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act (HR 3977) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to make college housing more affordable for young people who have experienced foster care. Specifically, it would require colleges and universities that receive federal funding to offer reduced or free housing to students who aged out of the foster care system. The bill recognizes that foster youth often lack family financial support when attending college and face unique housing challenges compared to other students. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly benefit current and former foster youth pursuing higher education. It would also impact colleges and universities, which would need to adjust their housing policies and potentially allocate resources to provide these accommodations.

Institutions receiving federal funding would be required to comply with these new housing provisions. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3977 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio. Before it can become law, it would need to advance through committee, pass a House vote, move through the Senate, and receive the President's signature.