Articles Tagged: Child tax credit

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley praised President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" Wednesday as 80-plus Iowa faith leaders warned of devastating impacts on vulnerable populations in Iowa from changes to federal social safety net programs.

The legislation would increase the federal child tax credit, raising it above the level established in the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. But it does include work requirements.

Two days after co-sponsoring a bill that would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson proposed raising the federal child tax credit as part of a package she says will support expecting moms and families.

Starting this month, thousands of Iowa families began receiving advanced payments as part of the expanded child tax credit program. For some families, these monthly checks can be a big step toward financial stability.