Introduced
S. 2974
Introduced in Senate · October 17, 2025October 3, 2025
Mrs. Hyde-Smith introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
Imposition of penalty for invalid work authorization for purposes of child tax credit
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Status Eligibility Confirmation and Updated Requirements for Earned Benefits Act of 2025” or the “SECURE Benefits Act of 2025”.