Provide tax credits to families to help cover the costs of raising children.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with NEST Act?
The NEST Act, introduced as H.R. 6096, has remained in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since November 17, 2025. Members of this committee must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and stall at this stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by NEST Act (H.R. 6096 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since November 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8715 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8715 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Julia Letlow (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.