S.2790: Foster Opportunity EITC Act of 2019

Overview

The Foster Opportunity EITC Act (S. 2790) modify the earned income tax credit provisions to increase such credit for individuals with no children and extend the age limit from 65 to 68. It also would lower the credit eligibility age for individuals with no children and homeless foster youth from 25 to 19. Additionally, the bill would establish new reporting requirements by state and local foster care agencies.

H.R. 4954 is the House companion bill introduced by Rep. Danny Davis

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Our Stance

Support

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

S.2790

Date Introduced

November 06, 2019

Committee

Senate Finance Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr.

Co Sponsors