[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HELP IS ON THE WAY

  (Ms. BROWNLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. BROWNLEY. Madam Speaker, many families across the country have 
felt the crushing economic burden of the pandemic, but additional help 
is on the way.
  The American Rescue Plan is delivering on President Biden's promise 
to help working families make ends meet. This once-in-a-generation 
investment includes an expanded child tax credit, and many American 
families are eligible for a refund of up to $3,600 per child, with $300 
monthly payments beginning on July 15.
  This direct assistance to families will help parents put food on the 
table, buy clothing for their children, or pay for other expenses while 
building better lives for their families. These tax credits will also 
help lift millions of families and children out of poverty, including 
more than 145,000 children in my district of Ventura County in 
California.
  Ending childhood poverty will help increase educational attainment 
and lifetime earnings, allowing for a prosperous future for America's 
families and children. The expanded child tax credit also ensures 
families can keep more of their hard-earned money and keep our Nation 
on the path to recovery.

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