On June 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5524, the Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act, introduced by Congressman John Yarmuth (KY) this past March. The major five-year reauthorization bill will strengthen the main source of federal funding for disconnected youth outside of the foster care and juvenile justice system. It will also create a nation-wide network to prevent youth from falling through cracks in the system. The bill now heads to the Senate where Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter have sponsored companion legislation, which is expected to come to be considered this summer. Click HERE to contact your Senator with your support!