U.S. Representative Terry Sewell (AL-07) on Wednesday voted in favor of the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. Thanks to the work of Congressman Sewell and his Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee, this bill partially restores the Democratic expansion of the child tax credit, benefiting 16 million children nationwide, including 280,000 in Alabama. will provide even greater support to the The bill would also provide tax relief to victims of natural disasters, including those in Greene, Hale, Sumter and Dallas counties affected by the Jan. 12 storm. The bill passed the House today on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 357-70.

“The Child Tax Credit is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs in the nation, and this compromise will once again provide much-needed assistance to Alabama families,” said Congressman Sewell. Ta. “Although this bill does not achieve maximum results overall, it represents important progress in the fight against child poverty and is important for families in Selma and the Black Belt who are rebuilding from last year’s tornadoes.” We're going to give you the best tax cuts. You can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good, so I voted yes.”

Thanks to Congressman Sewell and his Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee, the American Families and Workers Tax Relief Act partially restores the child tax credit, which was previously expanded by Democrats. eliminate child poverty In the US, it's almost half. The expansion affects 16 million American children, including 280,000 in Alabama, and is expected to be lifted. at least 500,000 children According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, you can lift yourself out of poverty.

During the Ways and Means Committee markup on the bill, Congressman Sewell proposed: correction Reissue credit in predictable monthly installments to help families keep up with bills, child care, and other regular expenses. Republicans on the committee blocked the amendment on a party-line vote of 25-18.

Congressman Sewell also helped pass language that would provide tax relief to victims of natural disasters, including Greene, Hale, Sumter and Dallas counties affected by the January 12th storm. This bill would close tax loopholes that currently impose penalties on victims who suffer loss or damage from natural disasters.