2022 is coming to an end and we still aren’t seeing movement from policymakers to make the expanded #ChildTaxCredit permanent.
If you’re still wondering about how this policy could change millions of lives, read on for a recap. 1/6 🧵
If you’re still wondering about how this policy could change millions of lives, read on for a recap. 1/6 🧵
When the temporary expanded #CTC was introduced, it “aided millions of low-and middle-income families during the pandemic and helped cut child poverty nearly in half.”
In doing so, it became the most effective anti-poverty policy in U.S. history. 2/6
nytimes.com/2022/11/25/us/…
In doing so, it became the most effective anti-poverty policy in U.S. history. 2/6
nytimes.com/2022/11/25/us/…
As the #ChildTaxCredit started to change people’s lives for the better, it was suddenly taken away, slipping families with children back into poverty.
The added pain of inflation has only put basic needs even further out of reach. 3/6
19thnews.org/2022/11/child-…
The added pain of inflation has only put basic needs even further out of reach. 3/6
19thnews.org/2022/11/child-…
The success of the 2021 expansion showed us that high child poverty rates are a policy choice, not an inevitability.
We have the power to end child poverty once and for all. 4/6
cbpp.org/research/feder…
We have the power to end child poverty once and for all. 4/6
cbpp.org/research/feder…
“Lawmakers now have the opportunity to correct that mistake, by acting during Congress’ lame-duck session to revive this pro-family policy.”
But will they take action? 5/6
latimes.com/opinion/story/…
But will they take action? 5/6
latimes.com/opinion/story/…
The Child Tax Credit is a proven tool for reducing child poverty and hunger.. It’s time to reinstate the #CTC now. 6/6
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