# 119-hr-2972: EITC for Older Workers Act of 2025

119-hr-2972, EITC for Older Workers Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-01-06).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2972
- Congress: 119
- Title: EITC for Older Workers Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-06

## Summary

**Removes the age cap for the Earned Income Tax Credit.** The EITC for Older Workers Act of 2025 would repeal the rule that bars people age 65 and older from claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit, so older workers who meet the existing income and filing rules could qualify. It amends Internal Revenue Code section 32(c)(1)(A)(ii) by striking the phrase "but not attained age 65". The change would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Tax credit for working seniors: benefit, high. This bill would let people age 65 and older claim the Earned Income Tax Credit if they qualify. You would still need earned income and to meet the income limits. All other EITC rules would still apply, including filing status, qualifying child rules, and the investment income cap. The change would…

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- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
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## Sources
- [119-hr-2972 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2972)

## Related
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- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1004)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2972 (as of 2026-01-06).