Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026

Sponsor: David G. Valadao (Republican-CA)May 13, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Creates a new $2,000 tax credit for parents of newborns, offering advance payments.

This bill would create a new $2,000 tax credit for each qualifying child born. Parents could choose to receive this money as an advance payment soon after their child's birth. It would also streamline the process by collecting tax credit choices when parents apply for a child's Social Security number.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific "newborn tax credit" in the tax code. Also, parents don't provide tax credit choices when applying for a child's Social Security number. After this bill, parents would be able to claim a $2,000 tax credit for each newborn. They could potentially receive it as an advance payment. They would also share their tax credit preferences during the Social Security number application process.

Key Provisions

Creates a new $2,000 tax credit for each qualifying child born during a tax year.
Reduces the credit amount for higher-income families and limits it based on earned income.
Lets parents choose to receive the credit as an advance payment, potentially within 6 weeks of their child's birth.
Requires the Social Security Administration to collect tax credit choices when parents apply for a child's Social Security number.
Requires the Treasury Department to provide clear guidance and an online portal for parents to manage their credit.
Adjusts the $2,000 credit amount for inflation each year starting in 2027.

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Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026

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