Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Workers Claim Bill
Workers could claim tax credits with fewer SSN hurdles
Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would change Social Security number rules so workers can more easily claim the child tax credit and earned income credit.
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If passed, families may get more money sooner, helping them pay bills, but the Treasury could lose some revenue, so the impact matters now.
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The facts
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- Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
- Changes Social Security number requirements for the child tax credit
- Changes requirements for the earned income tax credit
- Introduced in the House and sent to the Ways and Means Committee
- Sponsored by several Republican representatives
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