S.2845: Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act

Overview

The Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act (S. 2845) would allow parent(s) of a newborn or recently adopted a child (under the age of six) the option of receiving a $5,000 tax credit advance. Parents who decide to take the tax credit will be subject to a $500 deducted off their full child tax credit for the following ten years.

H.R. 5075 is the House companion bill introduced by Rep. Katie Porter.

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Our Stance

Oppose

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

S.2845

Date Introduced

November 13, 2019

Committee

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Sen. Joni Ernst

Co Sponsors