Stronger Start for Working Families Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced
Summary
Lowers the earned-income requirement for the refundable child tax credit to $1, so families with very small amounts of earned income can qualify for the refundable portion of the credit. The bill would change current law that sets a $3,000 earned-income floor for refundability.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Bigger child tax refunds for families
If enacted, you would be able to get the refundable part of the Child Tax Credit if you earn at least $1. Under current law, the refundable portion required $3,000 in earned income; the bill would lower that test to $1. The bill would also strike paragraph (6) of section 24(h) of the tax code. These changes would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and would mainly help low-earning parents with qualifying children.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/8/2026
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
AK • R
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/4/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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