Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and several of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children.
“Every life is precious and sacred, and each life begins before birth. Our bill provides a tax credit for expectant mothers to help offset the costs associated with bringing a child into this world. This allows families to start off with their best foot forward because we know providing for these babies begins the second a mother learns she’s expecting,” said Senator Cramer.
“Expecting parents begin providing and preparing for their child the minute they learn they’re having a baby—the Child Tax Credit should reflect the fact that unborn children are children too,” said Senator Daines. “From prenatal care to stocking up on baby supplies, this tax relief will help parents prepare for the arrival of their baby.”
This bill builds on the Child Tax Credit provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by supporting families and pregnant mothers with the many costs that come with carrying a baby, as well as planning for the care of a newborn baby.
The bill is cosponsored by Senators Ben Sasse (R-NE), Deb Fischer (R-NE), John Boozman (R-AR), Tim Scott (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Marco Rubio (R-FL).
The companion bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Jason Smith (R-MO) and Doug Lamborn (R-CO).