26 Oct 2022 --- A recently published study reveals that the failure of the US Congress to renew the Child Tax Credit (CTC) at the end of 2021 increased food insufficiency for families with children by an estimated 25%. Experts are urging lawmakers to pass a “fully refundable and inclusive advance CTC” as part of Congress’ year-end tax relief package negotiations. The findings all but obliterate the estimated 26% decrease in food insufficiency President Biden touted at the recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. However, the idea is not without its retractors, even within the Democratic Party.
