HB10282: Stronger Start for Working Families Act

What the bill says

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the earned income threshold for the refundable child tax credit.

From the introduced text, September 3, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the earned income threshold for the refundable child tax credit. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stronger Start for Working Families Act . SECTION 2. Earned income threshold for refundable child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(d)(1)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $3,000 and inserting $1 . (b) Conforming amendment Section 24(h) of such Code is amended by striking paragraph (6). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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Sponsors

• Carol Miller (R, HD-WV-1) · primary sponsor
• Steven Horsford (D, HD-004)
• Maria Salazar (R, HD-FL-27)
• Christopher Pappas (D, HD-001)

Latest actions

1. September 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2. September 3, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10282?

HB10282 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Stronger Start for Working Families Act.

What does HB10282 do?

In its own words: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the earned income threshold for the refundable child tax credit.

What is the status of HB10282?

In committee as of September 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (September 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10282?

Carol Miller (R, HD-WV-1), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB10282?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10282