Baby Bonus Act

This bill would create an Office of Baby Assistance within the Social Security Administration to run a baby bonus program. Starting January 1, 2026, eligible parents who apply would receive a one-time payment of $2,000 for each child born, with the amount adjusted for cost of living in later years. Parents could apply up to 60 days before the due date with a physician's certification of at least 20 weeks gestation, and applying for a child's Social Security number would count as an application unless the parent opts out. The payment would not count as taxable income or as income for federal or federally funded benefit programs, and eligible parents must live in the U.S. and be citizens, nationals, or qualified aliens.

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Sponsors

• Rashida Tlaib Democrat sponsor
• 11 cosponsors