A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the EITC Age Parity Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 5, 2026. The legislation aims to change the age rules for the earned income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, it modifies the current age limitations required for eligibility. The change applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Lowering the minimum age requirement for the earned income tax credit from 25 to 18 directly benefits young adult workers.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income workers aged 18 to 24 become eligible for financial relief through the earned income tax credit.
- Scored +6
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill expands eligibility for the earned income tax credit by lowering the minimum age requirement to 18, thereby reducing tax burdens for younger workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Lowering the minimum age requirement: Section 2(a) changes the age requirement for the earned income tax credit by striking the rule that an individual must be at least 25 years old and replacing it with the requirement that an individual has attained age 18. This is a positive outcome because it allows younger workers starting at age 18 to potentially qualify for the tax credit.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Lowering the minimum age requirement for the earned income tax credit from 25 to 18 directly benefits young adult workers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income workers aged 18 to 24 become eligible for financial relief through the earned income tax credit. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Younger middle- and lower-middle-class workers benefit from the expanded tax credit eligibility. Would students be better off under this? — Working students aged 18 and older may qualify for the expanded earned income tax credit.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill expands eligibility for the earned income tax credit by lowering the minimum age requirement to 18, thereby reducing tax burdens for younger workers. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Expanding the earned income tax credit to younger workers may increase workforce participation and consumer spending.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Extending the earned income tax credit to workers starting at age 18 helps lift lower-income young adults out of poverty.
- 11/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan