Legislative Activity
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This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide equitable child tax credit treatment for Puerto Rican residents and modifies the calculation of refundable credits.
Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Representative
PR
Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Representative
PR
The "Child Tax Credit Relief for Puerto Rican Families Act" amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure equitable treatment for Puerto Rican residents regarding the refundable portion of the child tax credit, starting after 2024. It modifies the calculation of Social Security taxes used to determine the refundable amount of the credit, enhancing the potential benefit for eligible families.
The Puerto Rico Low-Income Housing Support Act seeks to improve housing access for low-income families in Puerto Rico by aligning poverty guidelines with those of the contiguous U.S. and requiring a report on housing assistance efforts.
Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Representative
PR
Pablo José Hernández Rivera
Representative
PR
The Puerto Rico Low-Income Housing Support Act seeks to improve housing access for low-income families in Puerto Rico. It amends the definition of "extremely low-income families" to align Puerto Rico with the poverty guidelines of the contiguous U.S. and requires a report on efforts to connect low-income families in Puerto Rico with housing assistance and affordable housing. The report will also assess disaster recovery efforts related to low-income housing and provide recommendations for program improvements.