A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Working Parents Tax Relief Act of 2026," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically seeks to increase the amount of the earned income tax credit for parents of young children. For individuals with one child under age 4, the credit percentage increases by 42.24 percentage points. For those with two or more children, the credit increases by 30.07 percentage points for each of the youngest three qualifying children under age 4. The bill also adjusts the phaseout percentage for these individuals. Finally, it allows taxpayers to elect to receive these refund amounts in equal monthly increments.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The earned income tax credit is specifically structured to benefit low-income working individuals and households.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
Young children benefit indirectly from the increased financial resources provided to their working parents.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
Expanding the earned income tax credit is a proven mechanism for lifting low-income working families out of poverty.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Expanding the earned income tax credit increases government expenditures and reduces federal revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Tax Credits for Families: The bill increases the credit percentage for individuals with one qualifying child under age 4 by 42.24 percentage points (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i)).
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Benefits for Larger Families: For those with two or more qualifying children, the credit percentage increases by 30.07 percentage points for each of the youngest three qualifying children who have not reached age 4 (Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii)).
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Modified Phaseout Structure: The phaseout percentage is increased by 5 percentage points for each of the youngest 3 qualifying children who have not attained age 4 (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Flexible Payment Options: The Secretary must establish a program that allows taxpayers to choose to receive their refund payments in equal monthly increments throughout the remaining months of the taxable year (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — The earned income tax credit is specifically structured to benefit low-income working individuals and households. Would children be better off under this? — Young children benefit indirectly from the increased financial resources provided to their working parents. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults are often in the demographic cohort most likely to have young children and benefit from this tax credit. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families with young children will receive financial support, though phaseouts apply. Would women be better off under this? — Working mothers disproportionately benefit from expanded childcare and family-oriented tax credits. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged adults with young children will also experience positive tax relief.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Expanding the earned income tax credit is a proven mechanism for lifting low-income working families out of poverty. Does this make child care cost less? — The financial relief provided helps families better afford the high costs associated with raising young children. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Providing targeted tax relief for parents of young children often directly supports working mothers balancing career and family. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Additional cash flow may help vulnerable families maintain stable housing.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill increases the earned income tax credit for working parents with young children, thereby reducing their tax burden. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Putting additional funds into the hands of working families can stimulate consumer spending and economic activity. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Expanding the earned income tax credit increases government expenditures and reduces federal revenue.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates the establishment of a federal monthly disbursement program through the Treasury.
- 4/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House