[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 63 (Thursday, April 19, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H3564-H3565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING CAREGIVERS

  (Mr. DONNELLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1911, the 
Tax Relief for Working Caregivers Act.

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  In recent years, the rising costs associated with caring for children 
and aging parents have placed a significant burden on many middle-class 
families. Today, more than 16 million Americans have joined the ranks 
of the new ``sandwich generation,'' those working Americans who provide 
care for both their own children and for their aging parents.
  Yesterday, I introduced legislation to provide more tax relief for 
working families who provide dependent care for their children or 
parents.
  My legislation does two things. First, it would extend the full 
benefit of the dependent care tax credit to allow more middle-class 
families to receive tax relief for the child and elder care expenses 
they must incur in order to work.
  Secondly, the bill expands the credit to include all older dependent 
parents, not just those who live with the taxpayer. This makes it 
easier for families to care for their loved ones, while providing the 
flexibility to maintain a living situation more suited to the family's 
unique needs.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask for support for this legislation.

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