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DemocratBill · S. 3596· Senate(119-S-3596)

Stronger Start for Working Families Act

Rep. Hassan
Age: 68 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
1/8/2026
Last activity
1/8/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Maggie Hassan
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 3
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Stronger Start for Working Families Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Ms. Hassan and Mr. Young on January 8, 2026. The bill aims to change the tax rules for the refundable child tax credit. Specifically, it modifies the earned income threshold required to get the credit. The change lowers this earned income threshold from $3,000 down to $1. These new rules will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would children be better off under this?+5

    The bill increases financial support available to households with children.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill increases liquid resources for low-income households through tax credits.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5

    The bill provides more financial support to low-income families by lowering the income threshold for the child tax credit.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    Lowering the earned income threshold for a refundable credit increases federal outlays.