Bill · H.R. 2800· House(119-HR-2800)
Boost the Middle Class Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Vasquez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Boost the Middle Class Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The primary focus is to increase the earned income tax credit. It specifically modifies earned income amounts and phaseout amounts within the tax code. The act also increases phaseout amounts for married individuals filing jointly. These changes are intended to adjust inflation settings to more recent years. The amendments are set to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill significantly increases the EITC, which is a primary income source for low-income households.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
The increased EITC directly provides more income to those at or near the poverty line.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+6
The bill increases the Earned Income Tax Credit, providing more financial relief to working households.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Increasing tax credits may increase the federal deficit in the long term.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Higher Earned Income Amounts: The bill increases specific earned income amounts in the tax code, such as changing 6,330 to 13,629, 8,890 to 19,140, and 4,220 to 9,086 (Section 2(a)(1)). This could provide more financial support to eligible workers.
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Increased Phaseout Amounts: By increasing phaseout amounts, such as changing 11,610 to 24,992 and 5,280 to 11,363 (Section 2(a)(2)), the bill could allow more people to qualify for the credit as they earn more.
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Benefits for Married Couples: The bill increases the phaseout amount for married individuals filing jointly from 5,000 to 7,612 (Section 2(b)), which may provide additional benefits for these households.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The changes to the tax code do not take effect until taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025 (Section 2(d)), meaning the benefits are not immediate for the current or upcoming year.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Women+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Men+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Childcare Affordability+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+6Improves Economic Growth+3Reduces National Debt-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House