Congressman Max Miller Advances Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

Resources / Education & Workforce Share on Congressman Max Miller Advances Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act Apr 29, 2026 Education & Workforce Government Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) announced that H.R. 7343, the Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act, has successfully advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee by a unanimous vote, marking a key step forward in expanding education and workforce opportunities for foster youth across the country. The bipartisan legislation, led by Congressman Miller and co-led by Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA), modernizes the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program to ensure foster youth can access the full range of career pathways needed to succeed in today’s economy, including short-term job training, apprenticeships, and remedial education. “Foster youth deserve every opportunity to succeed, and today we’re one step closer to making that a reality,” said Congressman Miller. “This bill removes outdated barriers and expands access to the kinds of workforce training programs that lead directly to good-paying, in-demand jobs. I’m proud to see this bipartisan effort advance and look forward to getting it across the finish line.” “A four-year degree isn’t the only path to prosperity, and foster youth deserve the chance to pursue diverse opportunities in our modern economy,” said Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) . “Since coming to Congress, Representative Miller has been an outspoken voice in favor of expanding opportunities to people from all walks of life, and he’s been an outstanding champion for the vocational training schools in Ohio’s Seventh Congressional District. This legislation ensures foster youth have access to short-term workforce training and credentialing programs, complementing the priorities he’s been fighting for.” Bill text available here . Editor’s note regarding Congressman Miller: Congressman Max Miller represents Ohio’s Seventh District, which includes Medina and Wayne counties as well as parts of Cuyahoga and Holmes counties. Miller serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Republican sophomore members selected Miller as their representative to the Republican Steering Committee. He is a member of the Republican Study Committee and the Main Street Caucus. Before joining Congress, Miller spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves and served in several senior positions for President Donald Trump. Please visit https://maxmiller.house.gov for more information. ### Share on