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Boost the Middle Class Act

USA119th CongressHR-2800| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, primarily focused on enhancing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) . Its core purpose is to increase the financial benefit and accessibility of the EITC for eligible taxpayers by raising the maximum earned income amounts and the income thresholds at which the credit begins to phase out. Specifically, the legislation increases the phaseout amount for married individuals filing jointly from $5,000 to $7,612, allowing more of their income to be earned before the credit is reduced. Additionally, it updates the base years used for inflation adjustments for the EITC, ensuring the credit's value keeps pace with economic changes. These comprehensive changes are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Boost the Middle Class Act

USA119th CongressHR-2800| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, primarily focused on enhancing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) . Its core purpose is to increase the financial benefit and accessibility of the EITC for eligible taxpayers by raising the maximum earned income amounts and the income thresholds at which the credit begins to phase out. Specifically, the legislation increases the phaseout amount for married individuals filing jointly from $5,000 to $7,612, allowing more of their income to be earned before the credit is reduced. Additionally, it updates the base years used for inflation adjustments for the EITC, ensuring the credit's value keeps pace with economic changes. These comprehensive changes are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Ways and Means Committee

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