It is a hard time for our hard-working families. We have a lot that has put our budgets to the test, both quarantines (time away from work) and cold weather. We have to do something to help millions of Americans right now.
Unfortunately the CTC passed by Congress in 2021 expired on December 31, 2021, putting millions of children and families at risk just as the new COVID-19 and cold weather threaten our hard-working Americans with additional financial hardships.
The House has extended it another year as part of the Build Back Better bill, but the Senate has not done so.
I call on all of my senators across the country to put aside partisan politics to pass a CTC extension with permanent full refundability for all low-income families and the monthly payment option in early 2022.
Sarah Miller
University City
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