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Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of the Fostering the Future Act yesterday, Mrs. Trump encouraged the Senate spouses to help inspire swift action in the U.S. Senate, calling the effort a “moral obligation” to protect and support youth through education, love, opportunity, and resilience.
The First Lady’s full remarks at the 2026 U.S. Senate Spouses Luncheon, as prepared for delivery, are below.
If I could spare one heart from breaking, would you rise with me?
Thank you, Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Wyden. I commend your leadership and applaud the work of your entire team, whose dedication made this day possible.
Yesterday, the House unanimously passed the Fostering the Future Act. It is especially fitting that we are together today, because your spouses—America’s Senators—now have the opportunity to turn this momentum into permanent legislation to protect our foster care community. Inspire them!
If I could spare one heart from breaking, would you rise with me?
Somewhere on the edge of your town, within your very own community, a young child is praying for help. We have all heard these heartbreaking stories. A child is neglected behind closed doors and lives without the safety and stability that every kid deserves. Their parents are overcome by addiction. The child is vulnerable to harm and abuse.
All of America’s children should be experiencing only love, respect, and protection in a warm, comfortable, and safe home.
If you take the time to look for this person, if you commit to finding this individual, you can change the world.
My initiative, Fostering the Future, is built on four community-centric pillars to support America’s youth.
First, education is vital. We must strive to provide an unmovable foundation for America’s foster care children. This foundation should be built on knowledge and wisdom.
We can all benefit from a strong education, and, as you are aware, intelligence is one of the rare traits a person can carry throughout their lifetime. Children in foster care must have the opportunity to plant their roots in education.
We are fortunate to live in a time when humanity has more access to information than ever before. Access to this level of information sparks innovation, creates jobs, and cultivates a more tolerant, kinder, and peaceful world.
Second, our children in foster care need love. Family brings warmth and an understanding that they are not abandoned, not alone, and not solitary. They are loved. In turn, these individuals will move through our communities with more motivation to find their purpose in life. The physical structure of a house is not enough.
Third, we need to inspire career ambition. When these individuals secure an entry-level job, they can be financially independent, avoid homelessness, and perhaps even become the next great business visionary. This circle can create new jobs for our society, bring more financial value, and raise our community’s worth across healthcare, food, and housing.
Fourth, resilience. The power of individuals who are from the foster care community shines. They want to succeed, and they do succeed. They know they are unbreakable and can become stronger. They persevere.