Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the bipartisan deal to expand the Child Tax Credit:

“The 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit helped cut child poverty nearly in half. It was a lifeline for millions and the most significant investment Washington has made in kids and families in generations. In short, it worked. 

“I’m grateful for Chairman Wyden and Chairman Smith’s bipartisan commitment to fighting child poverty in our country. Although I am disappointed their proposal isn’t a return to the American Family Act, eighty percent of children currently left out of the full Child Tax Credit will benefit from this deal.  

“We need to get this done, and after we do, I’ll keep fighting to make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent. Our goal should be to end childhood poverty in this country.”