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Stronger Start for Working Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-10282| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by significantly altering the eligibility requirements for the refundable child tax credit . Specifically, it reduces the current earned income threshold from $3,000 to just $1 , thereby expanding access to the credit for many low-income working families. By lowering this threshold, the legislation aims to ensure that more families with minimal or very low earned income can benefit from the full refundable portion of the child tax credit. A conforming amendment removes a related paragraph from the Code, streamlining the new eligibility structure. These provisions are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3596
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3596
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Stronger Start for Working Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-10282| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by significantly altering the eligibility requirements for the refundable child tax credit . Specifically, it reduces the current earned income threshold from $3,000 to just $1 , thereby expanding access to the credit for many low-income working families. By lowering this threshold, the legislation aims to ensure that more families with minimal or very low earned income can benefit from the full refundable portion of the child tax credit. A conforming amendment removes a related paragraph from the Code, streamlining the new eligibility structure. These provisions are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3596
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 8, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3596
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted