It’s Child Tax Credit Awareness Day! Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, starting mid-July, American families will begin receiving direct payments through the Child Tax Credit, putting money in the pockets of most families. For a working family with two kids, that’s $500 or more on the 15th of every month this year. Experts estimate this historic expansion will cut child poverty in half, no thanks to Republicans in Congress who unanimously voted against the American Rescue Plan.

President Biden knows that we need to do even more, and that it is not enough just to restore where we were prior to the pandemic. In order to create a tax system that works for middle class families, we must make this benefit permanent by passing the American Families Plan. See below for what state parties are saying on Child Tax Credit Awareness Day: 

Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Child Tax Credit Awareness Day

“The Child Tax Credit follows the basic principle that we should be supporting Wisconsin families and children and building a better future for the next generation. This credit is a direct result of having leaders like President Biden and Governor Evers, who are dedicated to bettering the lives of Wisconsin families. The Child Tax Credit is just another example of Democrats delivering for Wisconsin families.”

Ohio Democratic Party: On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, Ohio Democratic Party Highlights Direct Payments Soon Going to 2.3 Million Ohio Families

“Thanks to President Biden, Senator Sherrod Brown and Ohio Democrats, the American Rescue Plan will soon deliver major tax relief for working families with children through a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Despite opposition from Ohio Republicans, the expanded child tax credit will lift 132,000 children out of poverty here in Ohio, help bolster financial security and spur economic growth in our state,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Matt Keyes.

North Carolina Democratic Party: On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, NCDP Highlights Direct Payments Soon Going to Over Two Million Families

“Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the American Rescue Plan will soon deliver major tax relief for working families with children through a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit, and families will start to see those checks in their bank accounts next month. Despite opposition from the entire Republican delegation from North Carolina, including Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, the expanded child tax credit will lift 137,000 children out of poverty here in North Carolina, help bolster financial security, and spur economic growth in our state,” said NCDP Chair Bobbie Richardson. 

Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Child Tax Credit Awareness Day: Payments Soon Going to Three Million Families Across the Keystone State

“Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the American Rescue Plan will soon deliver major tax relief for working families with children through a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Despite opposition from every Pennsylvania Republican, the expanded child tax credit will lift 140,000 children out of poverty here in Pennsylvania, help bolster financial security and spur economic growth in our state. Thank you to President Biden and congressional Democrats for putting our working families first,” said Nancy Patton Mills, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairwoman. 

Virginia Democratic Party: On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, DPVA Highlights Direct Payments Soon Going to Families Across the Commonwealth

“Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the American Rescue Plan will soon deliver major tax relief for working families with children through a historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit, and families will start to see those checks in their mailboxes next month. Despite opposition from Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Republicans, the expanded child tax credit will lift 85,000 children out of poverty here in Virginia, help bolster financial security and spur economic growth in our state,” said DPVA Communications Director Grant Fox.