[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 20 (Thursday, February 4, 1999)]
[House]
[Pages H421-H422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION TAX CREDIT ACT

  (Mr. TANCREDO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, at a time when the education of our 
children ranks as a top concern of the American people and as a top 
priority of the Congress, we need to look at the innovative proposals 
that empower parents to give their children the best possible 
education. Rather than creating new Federal programs run by new Federal 
bureaucrats, we need to put responsibility and resources in the hands 
of our Nation's parents.
  Today the gentleman from California (Mr. Rogan) and I are introducing 
the Children's Education Tax Credit Act. It provides American families 
with over $150 billion in help in meeting the unique educational needs 
of their children.
  Our proposal would create a $1,000 tax credit for elementary and 
secondary education expenses, including textbooks, tutoring, tuition, 
and other resources children need to excel in schools.
  Too often today parents must make tough choices within the family 
budget and little extra that can be spent on children's education must 
instead go to pay the bills. With this tax credit, parents will have 
the means and the freedom to provide the unique support their children 
need to learn at their very best.

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  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Rogan) and me in making this tax credit for American 
families a reality.

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