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NWLC Statement on Senate Vote on Bipartisan Tax Bill
Washington, DC – Today, a minority of Senators blocked passage of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024), which would have expanded the Child Tax Credit and benefitted 16 million children in low-income families in the first year, including one in three Black and Latino children and three in 10 American Indian/Alaska Native children.
Amy Matsui, Senior Director of Income Security at the National Women’s Law Center, released the following statement in response.
“I am deeply disappointed that the bipartisan tax bill, which was poised to be the most impactful piece of legislation that Congress could have passed this year to combat child poverty, was blocked in the Senate. The expanded Child Tax Credit in this bill would have provided critical tax relief to women and children – helping millions of families afford new school supplies, clothing that fits, and nutritious meals.
“However, this fight is far from over. We will continue to work with our champions and allies in Congress to secure the critical relief that families need.”
For resources on how an expanded Child Tax Credit supports women and families, click here.
NWLC is leading efforts to make the tax code work for families. Earlier this year, NWLC led 80 national organizations in calling on the Senate to pass the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act back in May.
NWLC also released an issue brief highlighting how key anti-poverty programs, such as refundable tax credits, can help lift women, women of color, and LGBTQ individuals out of poverty. Additionally, NWLC, in partnership with the Center for Law and Social Policy, released results of a nationwide survey that found that after the expanded Child Tax Credit expired in 2021, families had a harder time affording essentials like bills and food.
