Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog details why once again expanding the Child Tax Credit would help working families and millions of children. And we explain what the Farm Bill is and why reauthorizing it is of great consequence. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
Bring back the 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit: An effective mechanism for reducing poverty
July 28
During the height of the pandemic in 2021, I worked as a summer intern in a Georgia senator’s office. As with any other intern, my main responsibility was answering calls from constituents regarding matters ranging from Social Security benefits to passports. Though not a day went by when I did not receive a call from a constituent asking about the Child Tax Credit (CTC) – the expansion of it being unknown to me at the time. As the days went on, more and more constituents would call and ask how to get it, when they should receive their money, if they were eligible for it, and so on. As the questions continued to roll in, I began to notice how many people were in need of this financial support from the government. READ MORE »
The expiration date of the Farm Bill is near: Why a new strong Farm Bill is needed
July 28
The Farm Bill is an omnibus piece of legislation that affects various facets of agriculture, such as what type of food is grown, conservation measures, and access to food. The multi-part bill expires roughly every five years, with the last Farm Bill passing in 2018 and expiring at the end of 2023. READ MORE »
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