John—

We are running out of chances for the Senate to expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC)! The House has already passed the expansion, and if the Senate doesn’t take action soon, we won’t be able to help lift half a million children out of poverty by 2025. An expanded CTC will support women and their families by helping them pay for necessities like food, utilities, and rent.

Tell the Senate: Pass the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Help women and families make ends meet!

TAKE ACTION NOW

-Amy

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From: Amy Matsui
Date: January 29 2024 11:41 AM
Subject: Take Action: Help millions of families put food on the table and pay their bills.

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Dear John

In 2022 we saw the largest increase in child poverty ever recorded. As soon as tomorrow, the House of Representatives is voting on legislation that could lift half a million children out of poverty by 2025 by expanding the Child Tax Credit (CTC).

Tell Congress: Pass the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Help millions of families afford the essentials.

TAKE ACTION NOW

The bipartisan tax package currently being debated in Congress includes an expansion of the CTC that would help millions of families put food on the table, cover their rent, and pay for child care and other bills. We know that families thrive when they can afford necessities, which in turn strengthens our economy and our communities.

While this expansion of the CTC doesn’t go as far as it should, it is a critical opportunity to make a significant dent in child poverty right now. We can’t let this moment pass us by. That’s why we need you to act before the vote this week, to set up a long overdue victory for women and families.

We know how to end child poverty. That is why we are fighting for this expansion right now, and why we will keep fighting to further improve the CTC.

In solidarity,

Amy Matsui
she/her/hers
Director, Income Security
National Women's Law Center

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