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Fighting Childhood Poverty
What happened: In 2021, the expanded Child Tax Credit benefited 61 million American children – it helped cut childhood poverty nearly in half and cut hunger by a quarter. Parents across Colorado told me it reduced their stress and made it easier for them to afford child care, rent, and school supplies. Then, Republicans let it expire – and child poverty rates skyrocketed.
What I did: I led a bicameral group of colleagues to reintroduce the American Family Act, a bill that would permanently expand the Child Tax Credit. My colleagues and I spoke about the importance of this legislation for children and families across the country – watch the full press conference here.
What I believe: In the richest country in the world, child poverty is a moral obscenity. While President Trump and Republicans fight for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, Democrats are fighting to put kids first and give working families the support they need. I’ll keep using every tool at my disposal to get this bill across the finish line.
2. Reminder: File Your Taxes Before April 15
Reminder: The deadline for filing your federal income tax return is April 15 for most filers. As we approach Tax Day, below are some important resources for Coloradans:
3. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK
- As President Trump continues his trade war, I spoke with CNN’s Kasie Hunt about how these shortsighted policies are hurting the U.S. economy and communities nationwide. In case you missed it, you can watch the full interview here.
- I met with Denver East High School’s 'We the People' team to congratulate them on their recent win in the Colorado competition. It’s always great to hear what's on the minds of our state's bright young leaders.
- Colorado Neighborworks members stopped by Capitol Hill this week. They shared how they’re working with their communities to address the lack of affordable housing across our state and discussed what I can do to help.
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