Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) wants to do away with the expanded child tax credit that has kept nearly 4 million kids out of poverty this year.

The expanded child tax credit is set to expire next week. Policy experts say that would cut off critical aid to tens of thousands of Virginia families.

The Biden administration’s COVID-19 stimulus package has helped keep 3 million American children out of poverty, according to one recent study.

Lawmakers and faith leaders spoke of the religious grounds for eradicating child poverty, expanding health care coverage, and addressing the climate crisis.

Most families with kids will get a significant 2021 tax credit under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan.