The Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2022 was introduced on Friday, Jan 28. The bill would allow mothers to claim up to $2,000 in tax credits by retroactively claiming unborn children who were later born alive, miscarried, or stillborn. In cases when mothers choose adoption, the biological mother and the child's adoptive guardian would split the tax credit.
The legislation was introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), and Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO).
“Expecting parents begin providing and preparing for their child the minute they learn they’re having a baby. The child tax credit should reflect the fact that unborn children are children, too,” Sen. Daines told The Daily Signal. “From prenatal care to stocking up on baby supplies, this tax relief will help parents prepare for the arrival of their baby.”
