"Child Tax Credit Expansion Passes House, Syphilis Cases Surge in US: A Snapshot of Current Welfare and Health Issues"

The House passed a $78 billion bipartisan tax package, including an expansion of the child tax credit that could benefit millions of children in low-income families. The proposed changes, while less generous than the pandemic-era credit, could still provide significant financial support to eligible families. If enacted, the bill would expand the credit through 2025 and potentially lift hundreds of thousands of children above the poverty line. Experts believe that a permanent expansion of the child tax credit could have long-term benefits, including higher graduation rates and future earnings for children in recipient families.