H.R. 7991 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act
H.R. 7991 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Apr 15, 2024, sponsored by Clay Higgins with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act This bill modifies identification requirements for taxpayers claiming the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit. Such taxpayers must provide Social Security account numbers for themselves and for dependent children who have not attained age 17.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Clay Higgins (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2024
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Dec 17, 2024)
More bills from Clay Higgins in the 118th Congress
Other Taxation bills in the 118th Congress
- H.R. 1432: VETT Act
- H.R. 5863: Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
- H.R. 3797: Paperwork Burden Reduction Act
- H.R. 3801: Employer Reporting Improvement Act
- H.R. 190: Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act
- H.R. 329: American Workforce Empowerment Act
- H.R. 531: Educational Choice for Children Act
- S. 596: Military Spouse Hiring Act
- H.R. 700: Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
- H.R. 812: Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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