Providing for Life Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 74 Providing for Life Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/23/2024, 6:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 74

Providing for Life Act of 2023

This bill revises various programs and supports for families and children related to taxes, health, and other benefits.

First, the bill increases the child tax credit to a maximum of $3,500 per child ($4,500 per child under the age of six) and makes permanent the increased income threshold over which the credit phases out.

The bill further eliminates the federal deduction for certain state and local taxes (SALT deduction) and makes the adoption tax credit refundable.

The bill allows parents to use a portion of their Social Security benefits for up to three months of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child.

Additionally, the bill requires Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to cooperate with states in establishing child support orders. It also provides additional workforce training for noncustodial parents with child support obligations.

States must establish requirements for the biological father of a child to pay, at the mother's request, at least 50% of reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses associated with the mother's pregnancy and delivery.

The bill requires institutions of higher education to provide students with certain information about the resources and services (excluding abortion services) available to pregnant students.

Additionally, the bill

provides grants for community-based maternal mentoring programs and for pregnancy resource centers that do not provide abortions;
requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish a website with specified pregnancy-related information; and
extends from one to two years the postpartum benefit eligibility period under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

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Current Status of Bill S 74

Bill S 74 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill S 74 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2023. Bill S 74's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 74

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 74

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionAdoption and foster careAgingChild care and developmentChild healthCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency communications systemsEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFirst Amendment rightsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIntergovernmental relationsMental healthPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceReligionSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex and reproductive healthSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsState and local taxationTax treatment of familiesWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 74

Providing for Life Act of 2023Providing for Life Act of 2023A bill to provide support and assistance to unborn children, pregnant women, parents, and families.

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