On the recordMay 22, 2012
I would say, through the Chair, thank you for that clarification. We have exactly the same goal in mind, and I believe this approach of the Vitter bill--the House has already passed this approach recently, and its budget outline actually accomplishes that. By requiring a valid Social Security number, we allow everyone who truly qualifies for the credit to get it, and we stop it from going to illegal alien families who do not deserve the credit under the law. I invite my distinguished colleague from Alabama to add to the discussion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.
