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- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-California-4]
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-Connecticut-1]
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-Illinois-7]
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-Wisconsin-4]
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-Pennsylvania-2]
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-Virginia-8]
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-California-19]
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-Nevada-4]
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-New York-3]
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-Washington-1]
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-California-28]
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This resolution supports recognizing January 31, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about the Earned Income Tax Credit, a federal tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers and families. It says the credit helps reward work, supports local economies, and has helped lift millions of people out of poverty. The resolution also points out that many eligible workers still do not claim it, and it encourages public and private groups to help more people learn about the credit and other tax benefits they may qualify for.
- It supports a national awareness day focused on the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- It notes that the credit is refundable, meaning eligible people can get money back even if they do not owe federal income tax.
- It says the credit lifted about 8 million people out of poverty each year from 2017 through 2021, and that about 20% of eligible workers do not claim it.
- It asks federal, state, and local agencies, community groups, nonprofits, employers, and others to spread information about tax credits and free tax filing help.
Official Summaries
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. The resolution also calls for increasing awareness of (1) the earned income tax credit, which is refundable; (2) other refundable federal tax credits; and (3) free tax filing assistance.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H. Res. 88 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 88
Supporting the designation of January 31, 2025, as ``Earned Income Tax
Credit Awareness Day''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 31, 2025
Ms. Sewell (for herself, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of
Connecticut, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Boyle
of Pennsylvania, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Horsford, and Mr. Suozzi)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of January 31, 2025, as ``Earned Income Tax
Credit Awareness Day''.
Whereas the earned income tax credit is a refundable Federal tax credit
available to low- and moderate-income working families and individuals;
Whereas the earned income tax credit strengthens the rewards of work;
Whereas the earned income tax credit has lifted approximately 8,000,000 people
out of poverty per year from 2017 to 2021;
Whereas the earned income tax credit provides substantial economic benefit to
local economies; and
Whereas an estimated 20 percent of eligible workers do not claim the earned
income tax credit: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Earned Income Tax Credit
Awareness Day''; and
(2) calls on Federal, State, and local agencies, community
organizations, nonprofit organizations, employers, and other
partners to help increase awareness about certain tax credits
to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full
range of tax credit benefits available to them, including--
(A) the earned income tax credit;
(B) other refundable tax credits not described in
subparagraph (A); and
(C) free tax filing assistance.
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