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On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
Mr. Speaker, the enhanced Child Tax Credit enacted by Democrats in 2021 slashed childhood poverty in half. I repeat: in half. It is not hyperbole to call it one of the most successful policies ever passed by this Congress. And it is a tragedy its extension was blocked by the other side. Restoring some of our policy, as this bill does, will be a lifeline for millions of families. And that is vital progress. I do not love every element in this package. In committee, Republicans unanimously voted to defeat my amendment to add real SALT relief for middle class families. But this is a start, and we will keep pushing to bring back the full enhanced Child Tax Credit and enshrine it for good.
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey

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