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Hot off the press! The leaders of groups that stand firmly against the heinous act of abortion are throwing their weight behind a bipartisan bill that aims to supercharge the child tax credit. Whoa, Nelly! This is like mixing apple pie with vanilla ice cream – it just feels right!
Now, this Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is making waves. Introduced on January 17, it’s got some big plans to revamp how we calculate the child tax credit and beef up the maximum amount per kiddo to a cool $1,800 per year. And guess what? It doesn’t stop there; this bad boy also includes annual increases to keep up with inflation. Talk about hitting the jackpot!
?EXCLUSIVE?Pro-Life Leaders Throw Support Behind Bill Expanding Child Tax Credit from @arjunswritings https://t.co/vJOblbt9UU
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 29, 2024
Despite some grumpy conservative Republicans throwing shade at the bill, leaders from anti-abortion organizations are saying, “Sign us up, y’all!” They even penned a letter to Senate heavy-hitters Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell, giving the thumbs-up to this crucial bill. They argue that being pro-life isn’t just about protecting the unborn but also about creating a culture that supports families and their bambinos. Well, that’s some real talk right there!
But wait, hold on to your cowboy hats! Some folks from the House Freedom Caucus are giving this bill the ol’ stink-eye. They’re spouting off about how this bill would punch a hole in Uncle Sam’s wallet and could potentially let the kiddos of illegal aliens get a slice of the tax credit pie. Yikes! Shouldn’t we be taking care of our own first? Just saying!
Now, some pro-life groups are also giving this bill the side-eye. The Heritage Foundation is all fired up, calling this bill a punch in the gut to successful, pro-family welfare reform. They’re crying foul on the cash benefits, saying it could pave the way for President Biden’s ‘work-free child allowance.’ Hold on, folks! We need to be lifting up families, not giving them handouts left and right!
But hey, the wheels are turning, and the bill was crafted by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. Besides the child tax credit jazz, this bill has some extra goodies like a new tax agreement with Taiwan. Plus, it’s cracking down on tax fraud during the pandemic. Kudos to these folks for keeping it real!
Now, it’s like a good old-fashioned face-off in the Senate as they decide the fate of this bill. Let’s hope they don’t dilly-dally and get this show on the road. Families need this boost, and we can’t afford to snooze on this opportunity. Come on, Senate, get ‘er done! Don’t make us wait till the cows come home! Let’s give hardworking American families the support they deserve. It’s about time!
