Stronger Start for Working Families Act
The Stronger Start for Working Families Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the child tax credit fully refundable for all eligible taxpayers. By lowering the earned income threshold from $3,000 to $1, the bill removes the requirement that families must have a minimum level of earnings to receive the full credit amount. This change directly affects working families with children who previously had their refundable credit capped based on their income. The provision is scheduled to take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Sep 2026
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Introduced Sep 3, 2026
Last action Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sep 3, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Carol D. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
Co
Steven Horsford
DDemocratic
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