Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Adoption Tax Credit Refundable

Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act  to support families undergoing adoption by restoring the refundable portion of the adoption tax credit. By allowing the tax credit to be refundable, families will be able to access the full amount as a refund, even if the credit exceeds a family’s tax burden.  

“Adoption creates the opportunity to make families whole, but the costs can put it out of reach for too many Arizonans,” said Kelly. “Making this tax credit refundable means more families can afford to adopt and give a child a safe, loving home.” 

“Adoption is a true joy for families, but it is not without significant financial cost,” said Cramer. “Our bill will make the credit refundable to help all adoptive families access the full amount of the adoption tax credit, regardless of their tax burden. Support for adoptive families is essential to ensure more children find the stable, loving home they deserve.” 

  “Minnesotans have a long and proud tradition of adoption to welcome children into safe and loving homes,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will allow more families to access the full adoption tax credit, helping ensure a smooth and successful transition for children and families. As co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I’ll keep working to improve the adoption process and help every child find the permanent home they deserve.” 

  “Offering permanent homes to adoptive children strengthens families and is a blessing,” said Blackburn. “The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act would reduce the financial burden of adoption and make adoption more accessible.” 

  “For families across the country, adoption is a blessing that provides children with a loving, stable home,” said Luján. “Families should not face steep financial costs for opening their arms and offering a permanent home to adoptive children. That is why I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act to lower the financial cost of adoption and help more children find loving homes.” 

In addition to Kelly, Cramer, Klobuchar, Blackburn, and Luján, the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act  is cosponsored by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Mark Warner (D-VA), James Lankford (R-OK), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angus King (I-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and John Fetterman (D-PA).  

The House version was introduced by RepresentativesDanny K. Davis (D-IL-07), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), and Robert Aderholt (R-AL-04). 

 Click here for bill text.