Bill · H.R. 547· House(119-HR-547)
No Child Tax Credit for Illegals Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Child Tax Credit for Illegals Act of 2025," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It would require a taxpayer to provide a social security number to claim the child tax credit. This requirement applies to the taxpayer and, in the case of a joint return, both spouses. The child must also have a social security number included on the tax return. The bill defines a social security number as one issued by the Social Security Administration to a United States citizen or certain individuals under the Social Security Act.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill likely reduces federal spending by limiting the number of individuals eligible to claim the child tax credit.
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
The bill implements stricter documentation requirements that align with more rigorous immigration-related controls.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal oversight of tax credit eligibility through stricter social security number requirements.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Would immigrants be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes new barriers for immigrants to receive financial benefits like the child tax credit.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
Low-income households that rely on the child tax credit may lose access to these funds due to the new documentation requirements.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill's focus on social security status may disproportionately affect Hispanic households.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Requirement of Social Security Numbers: The bill requires a taxpayer and their spouse (if filing a joint return) to include a social security number on the return to claim the credit (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Specific Definition of Social Security Number: The bill clarifies that a social security number must be issued to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to specific portions of the Social Security Act (Section 2(a)(3)(A)).
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Exception for Armed Services: There is an exception for members of the Armed Forces of the United States where only one spouse's social security number is required instead of both (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction on Tax Credit Eligibility: A taxpayer may be unable to claim the credit if they or their child do not have a social security number as defined by this Act (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Treatment of Omissions: The omission of a qualifying social security number would be treated as a mathematical or clerical error (Section 2(b)).
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 Immigrants-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Children-4Good For Middle Class Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Poverty Reduction-5Improves Racial Equity-4Improves Pathway To Citizenship-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Reduces Middle Class Taxes-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BiggsRepublican · Arizona
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas