Dan Burton of Indiana, about one year ago, proposed legislation to halt this practice by the illegal immigrants....
"Burton, along with scores of House Republicans, had co-sponsored House Resolution 1956, which has languished in the House Ways and Means Committee for almost a year. It provides that only tax filers with a valid Social Security number may claim and receive the additional child tax credit--rendering tax filers using a ITIN ineligible to claim the credit.
To expedite matters, language from the [original] bill has been inserted into a package of proposed budget saving measures House lawmakers will consider in May; however, although the package may have enough support to pass the House, it is expected to die a quick death in the Democratic-controlled Senate, according to Segall's video segment reporting."
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