Bills · HR 570
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 570Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it offers financial support to families facing the profound grief and expenses associated with a stillbirth. Losing a child, even before birth, often comes with medical bills, funeral costs, and the emotional toll that can impact a family's financial stability. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a federal tax benefit to help offset some of these burdens, treating stillborn children in the tax code similarly to how live-born children are recognized for this specific credit.
If this bill does not become law, parents of stillborn children would continue to be ineligible for the Child Tax Credit, meaning they would not receive this particular financial assistance through the tax system. This bill also carries a broader significance by formally acknowledging the loss of a stillborn child within federal tax law, which some may see as an important step in recognizing the humanity of unborn children.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows an unborn child who is stillborn to be considered a "qualifying child" for the Child Tax Credit.
This provision provides financial relief to families experiencing the loss of a stillborn child by making them eligible for a significant tax credit.
PROVISION 02
Waives the requirement for a Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for the stillborn child if they would have been eligible for one if born alive.
This streamlines the process for parents to claim the credit, as stillborn children typically do not receive SSNs, removing a practical barrier.
PROVISION 03
Defines "stillbirth" as the delivery of an unborn child after spontaneous intrauterine fetal demise following a gestational period of 20 weeks or more.
This establishes clear criteria for eligibility, ensuring the credit applies to stillbirths meeting a specific developmental milestone.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 21
Introduced in House
JAN 21
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 570
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last actionJan 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025
House BillHR 570Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the child tax credit with respect to stillbirths.
INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 21, 2025
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