EITC Modernization Act

House Bill

H.R. 905

119th Congress

EITC Modernization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

17

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and middle-income workers, to include more types of family situations. Currently, the EITC is mainly available to workers with qualifying children, but this bill would extend it to workers caring for elderly dependents, disabled family members, and college students who meet certain income requirements.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced1/31/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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EITC Modernization Act

This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and middle-income workers, to include more types of family situations. Currently, the EITC is mainly available to workers with qualifying children, but this bill would extend it to

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This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and middle-income workers, to include more types of family situations. Currently, the EITC is mainly available to workers with qualifying children, but this bill would extend it to workers caring for elderly dependents, disabled family members, and college students who meet certain income requirements.

Bill Number: 905
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: EITC Modernization Act
Bill Number: 905
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 1/31/2025
Summary: This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and middle-income workers, to include more types of family situations. Currently, the EITC is mainly available to workers with qualifying children, but this bill would extend it to workers caring for elderly dependents,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for lower- and middle-income workers, to include more types of family situations. Currently, the EITC is mainly available to workers with qualifying children, but this bill would extend it to workers caring for elderly dependents, disabled family members, and college students who meet certain income requirements.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill expands who counts as a qualifying dependent for the EITC to include elderly dependents age 65 and older, not just children.
Workers caring for disabled family members who require care would also qualify for the expanded credit.
College students attending higher education institutions could claim the credit themselves if they receive a Pell Grant or have income below 250% of the poverty line.
The bill removes the requirement that dependents must be children, allowing more caregivers to benefit from the tax credit.
The EITC is a refundable credit, meaning eligible workers can receive money back even if they owe no taxes.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect working families caring for elderly parents or disabled relatives, who currently receive less EITC benefit than those with children. It would also help low-income college students by allowing them to claim the credit directly. The expansion aims to provide financial support to a broader range of working Americans who are supporting dependents or pursuing higher education while working.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

905, 119th Congress (2025). "EITC Modernization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-905

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