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David Valadao (R-CA)

Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026

H.R. 8806 · House bill Taxation

A Republican bill with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill establishes a new tax credit for newborn children called the Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026. It allows eligible taxpayers to receive a $2,000 tax credit for each qualifying child born during the taxable year. The bill also provides an option for parents to receive this credit as an advance payment. Additionally, it requires the government to set up an online portal and provide plain language guidance to help taxpayers understand their elections and income estimates. The credit amount will be adjusted for inflation in future years beginning after 2026. Finally, the changes apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The credit provides significant cash assistance to low-income families, subject to the earned income cap.

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill provides direct financial benefits for newborns and their parents.

  • Scored +5

    Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?

    The bill provides a $2,000 tax credit for each qualifying child, which benefits middle-income families subject to the phaseout.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The creation of a new tax credit increases federal revenue expenditures.