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Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act

USA119th CongressHR-778| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (24)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act" proposes significant changes to the eligibility criteria for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Specifically, it amends the Internal Revenue Code to require that both the taxpayer (and spouse, if filing jointly) and any qualifying child must possess a social security number (SSN) issued by the Social Security Administration. This SSN must be issued to a U.S. citizen or under specific provisions of the Social Security Act related to U.S. citizens, effectively excluding SSNs issued solely for work authorization. The bill mandates that these qualifying SSNs be included on the tax return by its due date for both the CTC and EITC claims. These modifications aim to restrict eligibility for these tax credits to individuals with specific types of social security numbers and will take effect for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7991
Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7991
    Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act

USA119th CongressHR-778| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
The "Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act" proposes significant changes to the eligibility criteria for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Specifically, it amends the Internal Revenue Code to require that both the taxpayer (and spouse, if filing jointly) and any qualifying child must possess a social security number (SSN) issued by the Social Security Administration. This SSN must be issued to a U.S. citizen or under specific provisions of the Social Security Act related to U.S. citizens, effectively excluding SSNs issued solely for work authorization. The bill mandates that these qualifying SSNs be included on the tax return by its due date for both the CTC and EITC claims. These modifications aim to restrict eligibility for these tax credits to individuals with specific types of social security numbers and will take effect for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7991
Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7991
    Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (24)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

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