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Increased Child Tax Credit: More Money for Families

This bill significantly increases the child tax credit to $5,000 and makes it fully refundable, meaning even families with no income can receive it. It also removes income limitations, allowing more families to benefit from this credit, which could improve their financial situation.
Key points
The child tax credit will increase from $1,000 to $5,000 per child.
The credit will be fully refundable, meaning families can receive the money even if they don't pay taxes.
Income limits will be removed, making the credit available to all families regardless of their earnings.
The changes will apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1425
Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the child tax credit, to make such credit fully refundable, to remove income limitations from such credit, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1425.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The child tax credit will increase from $1,000 to $5,000 per child.
  • The credit will be fully refundable, meaning families can receive the money even if they don't pay taxes.
  • Income limits will be removed, making the credit available to all families regardless of their earnings.
  • The changes will apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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