Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-26T11:23:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 778 Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/26/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 778

Bill 119 HR 778 aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. Specifically, the bill seeks to modify the social security number requirements for these tax credits.

Currently, in order to claim the child tax credit and earned income tax credit, individuals must provide a valid social security number for themselves, their spouse, and any qualifying children. However, this bill proposes to change this requirement by allowing individuals to use an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) in place of a social security number for claiming these tax credits.

The bill is intended to provide relief to individuals who may not have a social security number but still qualify for these tax credits. By allowing the use of an ITIN, more individuals, particularly immigrants and their families, will be able to access these important tax benefits. Overall, Bill 119 HR 778 seeks to make the tax system more inclusive and accessible to a wider range of individuals, while still ensuring that only eligible individuals receive these tax credits.

Current Status of Bill HR 778

Bill HR 778 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 778 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 778's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 778

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

105

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

105

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 778

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 778

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit.To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit.

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