Expansions to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) are among many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does nothing, the credit will be cut in half, among other changes. As the TCJA deadline looms, the CTC could become a top priority to policymakers interested in decreasing child poverty. 

Below are some issues and options to consider.