Dear John, 

We have reached a critical moment on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have
reached a bipartisan agreement to restore elements of the 2021 Child
Tax Credit expansion. This agreement will benefit 16 million young
people, including more than 1 in 3 Black and Brown children under 17.
It is crucial that we push now to get it across the finish line and
resources into the hands of families.    
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That's why Children's Defense Fund calls on our community
to contact your members of Congress and ask them to support the
bipartisan tax package proposed by Senator Wyden and Representative
Smith. Congress must act urgently-- if passed before January 29, the
new expanded credit could provide economic relief for families
immediately on their 2023 tax returns. 

Contact your federal legislators today
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No, this proposal does not go as far as we would like-not even
as far as the limited 2021 expansion. But it does provide financial
relief for millions of children and represents a first step toward
more robust support. The Child Tax Credit is one of the most powerful
means to equip families with the resources they need to buy food,
clothes, and other essentials. Let's get this version done, then
continue to fight for a permanent, fully refundable, monthly Child Tax
Credit that accelerates the economic mobility of America's
families.   

As lawmakers hammer out the final details, share with them your demand
for a tax code that works for young people and their families. Every
young person deserves the opportunity to grow up with dignity, hope,
and joy. Let us do all we can to make that vision a
reality.  

For our children,

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
President and CEO

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