U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock framed the 97% success rate of the American Rescue Plan's child tax credit as something that had already been accomplished. Post-implementation analyses suggest that the success rate could be closer to 75% or 80%.
"This legislation has helped 97% of the families with children who are living in poverty," WarnockAug. 29 in Albany, Georgia."I'm asking you to stand with me, Albany. Your vote is your voice, and your voice is your human dignity."
But Warnock jumped the gun by citing the 97% success rate, which was a pre-implementation estimate. Post-implementation studies suggest that the success rate may have been around 75%, partly because of the difficulty of reaching eligible low-income families who may lack bank accounts or may not have known about the expanded credit., Congress’ nonpartisan research arm.
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