The current chaos and division in the House puts millions of families in danger of slipping into deeper poverty. Federal assistance that provides food, education, and housing to millions each year is being used as a political weapon.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
We have the power to mitigate the harm caused by these annual funding battles by supporting families through our tax code. In 2021, we witnessed how expanding the Child Tax Credit and including low-income families cut child poverty by almost half. Yet, recent Census data reveals that when Congress allowed the expansion to expire, child poverty more than doubled.
Stop the tug-of-war over government funding that leaves families in limbo. Make the Child Tax Credit expansion a permanent solution, ensuring consistent support for families. It's time for our representatives and senators to take action by funding the government and extending the Child Tax Credit. Don't wait any longer - secure the support your family deserves now.
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Chloe Harris, AZ RESULTS Volunteer
Downtown
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