Rosa DeLauro: “We need to walk in the shoes of the millions of Americans who work hard every day to support their families.”

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.

“I want to reestablish the COVID-era Expanded Child Tax Credit, which supporters say lifted millions out of poverty.”

Not only is freezing the money in this proposal illegal, but the administration has also clearly been unlawfully impounding funds all year just to get to this point.

This $10 million federal investment will make a drastic difference in the lives of young people, ensuring that they have the science-backed tools needed to read proficiently.