Family First Act: Helps Pro-Life

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I got this email from Feminists for Life.

 

One reason why women feel driven to abortion is the lack of financial resources and fearing the inability to afford a child once born.

"We aim to address that," says Feminists for Life President Serrin Foster. "Our mission is to systematically eliminate the reasons that drive women to abortion. Women deserve better."

Without congressional action, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is set to expire. Congressman Blake Moore has introduced the Family First Act to support working American families with an updated and enhanced CTC, which will, if passed, provide tax relief for parents with young children—and a new tax credit for pregnant mothers after 20 weeks.

How the Family First Act works:

Increases the CTC (Child Tax Credit) amount to $4,200 for families with a child between ages 0-5 and $3,000 for families with a child between ages 6-17. Families may claim the credit for up to six children annually.

Establishes a $2,800 tax credit for pregnant mothers.

"Mothers and fathers cannot afford to let the Child Tax Credit expire especially during these tough economic times,” noted Foster. She added, “No parent should be forced to choose between their child and childcare, their family or housing and food, but that's where many are right now. The Family First Act can help lift children out of poverty. Mothers, fathers, and families deserve better. That includes Black women who are pregnant and at high risk of maternal mortality. Adding support to women in the last half of their pregnancy is a major step forward."

If you are coming to the March for Life, please tell your representative in person to support this bill. Otherwise, please call or email your U.S. Representative and urge her/him to support H.R. 353. Call the United States Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 or find her/him online at https://www.house.gov/representatives to send an email.

And don't forget, women in need can always go to WomenDeserveBetter.com for practical tips and locating resources.