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April 15, 2026
Melania Trump urges Congress to turn foster care executive order into permanent law
- Melania Trump urged Congress to transform her 'Fostering the Future' executive order into permanent law to secure better futures for foster children.
- She highlighted the importance of preparing foster youth for financial independence and entrepreneurship, addressing significant barriers they face.
- Trump's initiative has expanded to over 20 universities, aiming to improve educational outcomes and job readiness for those in foster care.
5 Sources
- Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol HillApr 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM · ABC News
- Melania Trump making rare visit to Capitol Hill days after surprise Epstein remarksApr 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM · Independent
- live: Melania Trump joins House roundtable to talk foster care reformApr 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM · The Hill
- Melania Trump pushes for reforms to modernize foster youth programApr 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM · The Hill
- Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright'Apr 15, 2026 at 10:26 PM · Fox News