We are heads of Christian denominations, agencies, organizations, and educational institutions who believe that God expects national leaders to prioritize the needs of poor and hungry people.
The Circle of Protection this morning sent a message to President-Elect Trump and every member of Congress. Our letter introduces the Circle of Protection and our policy priorities. It urges more, not less, funding for programs that provide help and opportunity to people in poverty. In anticipation of tax legislation this year, we urge an expansion of the CTC for low-income families and progressive tax policies more generally. We explain that these priorities are grounded in the Bible and our experience of
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the House-approved expansion of the Child Tax Credit for low-income families on Thursday, August 1. Ten Republicans need to vote with the Democrats to move the bill forward, and that seems unlikely. But faith groups and their members across the country are showering the Senate with communications that urge passage. The Child Tax Credit provisions in the bill would benefit 16 million kids whose parents are working but don’t earn enough to qualify for the full CTC credit. Cl