A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.

1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 268, also known as the "Child and Earned Income Tax Credit Integrity Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to require taxpayers who are claiming the child and earned income tax credits to have a valid social security number for employment purposes. This means that both the taxpayer and their qualifying children must have a valid social security number in order to be eligible for these tax credits.

The bill is designed to ensure that individuals who are receiving these tax credits are doing so legitimately and are not committing fraud by using false or invalid social security numbers. By requiring a valid social security number for both the taxpayer and their qualifying children, the bill aims to increase the integrity of the child and earned income tax credit programs.

Overall, Bill 119 s 268 seeks to prevent fraud and abuse of the tax credit system by ensuring that only those who are eligible and have valid social security numbers are able to claim these credits. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and that the tax credit programs are being administered fairly and accurately.
Congress
119

Number
S - 268

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 268, also known as the "Child and Earned Income Tax Credit Integrity Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to require taxpayers who are claiming the child and earned income tax credits to have a valid social security number for employment purposes. This means that both the taxpayer and their qualifying children must have a valid social security number in order to be eligible for these tax credits.

The bill is designed to ensure that individuals who are receiving these tax credits are doing so legitimately and are not committing fraud by using false or invalid social security numbers. By requiring a valid social security number for both the taxpayer and their qualifying children, the bill aims to increase the integrity of the child and earned income tax credit programs.

Overall, Bill 119 s 268 seeks to prevent fraud and abuse of the tax credit system by ensuring that only those who are eligible and have valid social security numbers are able to claim these credits. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and that the tax credit programs are being administered fairly and accurately.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.

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Casey Leach
@celeriac_dill_mangoginger23433
I think this bill is a good idea, but I wonder how it will impact families in the long run. What do you think?

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Latest Action1/28/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.