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Hinson explained that her legislation sets the foundation for a culture that values life in America. She believes that by expanding the child tax credit to include unborn children and providing additional support to working families, women will be empowered to care for their babies regardless of their socioeconomic status or location. Hinson emphasized the importance of improving access to community resources and making a meaningful difference for those in need. She also highlighted that these provisions, along with others supported by the pro-life community, will protect the most vulnerable and make crucial investments in the long-term well-being of families.

The key component of the package is the expansion of the refundable child tax credit. Under the GOP bill, the credit would increase to a cap of $3,500 for children aged 5 and under, and $4,500 for children aged 6-17. To be eligible for the credit, parents would need to be employed. Additionally, the bill proposes retroactively expanding the tax credit to unborn children. Once a dependent is born, parents would be able to claim the tax credit for the previous year during the pregnancy, in addition to accessing the regular child tax credit for the current year.

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July 24, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the expanded child tax credit without work requirements gained popularity. However, attempts by Democrats to make it a permanent measure were unsuccessful. Currently, the credit is worth up to $2,000 per dependent, as of the most recent tax cycle.

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The package also includes other measures such as allowing parents to use their Social Security to finance up to three months of paid parental leave and enhancing certain benefits for new mothers. It also incentivizes states to establish guidelines for fathers to contribute to a woman's pregnancy costs and requires cooperation with child support requirements in order to receive SNAP food benefits.

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This bill comes at a time when the issue of abortion access remains highly controversial, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June 2022.

In addition to providing more economic benefits for young families, Hinson's legislation aims to offer support programs for expecting parents on college campuses and at pregnancy resource centers. It also seeks to establish a federal clearinghouse of resources and enhance support for social service programs at places of worship.

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For parents in low-income or vulnerable communities, the bill allocates funds for local demonstration programs that provide volunteer mentoring and peer support services.

The Senate version of the package was recently introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who emphasized that it offers real assistance to children and families. Rubio believes that supporting pregnant mothers and their unborn children is crucial, not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because America's future depends on the next generation. He stated that this comprehensive legislation will provide genuine assistance to American parents and children in need, and that policies like these demonstrate that conservatives are pro-life in all aspects.