What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4789.
Family Support: Tax Credits, Parental Leave, and Maternal Assistance.
This act aims to support families, pregnant women, and parents through various changes. It introduces new tax credits, facilitates access to parental benefits, and strengthens the rights of pregnant students. Additionally, it promotes child support payments from fathers and develops assistance programs for mothers.
Key points
Increased child tax credit to $3,500 ($4,500 for children under 6) and extended it to unborn children.
Introduced paid parental leave for up to 3 months, with repayment options through future retirement benefit deductions or delayed retirement age.
Required biological fathers to pay at least 50% of medical expenses incurred during pregnancy and delivery.
Strengthened rights for pregnant students in higher education, ensuring resources and accommodations, excluding abortion services.
Established a new website, life.gov, and an information portal with resources for pregnant women, excluding entities promoting abortion.
Expanded the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program to support breastfeeding and postpartum women for up to 2 years, and increased the value of food vouchers.
Enabled religious organizations to access federal funds for social services on an equal basis, without compromising their religious character.
Status:
Expired
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