Congress designates day to boost awareness of anti-poverty tax credit
H.Res. 88 — Supporting the designation of January 31, 2025, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day". · Filed by Terri Sewell (D-AL) · 11 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution designates January 31, 2025, as 'Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day' and urges federal, state, local agencies, nonprofits, and employers to help low- and moderate-income workers learn about and claim the EITC and other tax credits they may be eligible for. The EITC has lifted approximately 8 million people out of poverty annually, but an estimated 20% of eligible workers do not claim it. The resolution is purely symbolic and calls for increased outreach—it does not create new law or spending.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding symbolic resolution designating a single day for public awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a well-established anti-poverty tax benefit. It contains no legislative provisions, appropriations, or regulatory changes.
What the text implies
- May signal congressional intent to increase EITC uptake and reduce unclaimed benefits.
- Could precede future legislative efforts to expand EITC eligibility or simplify claiming process.