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This bill establishes a Baby Bonus program administered by the Social Security Administration through a new Office of Baby Assistance, which will provide a $2,000 payment (adjusted annually for cost of living) to eligible parents for each qualifying child born on or after January 1st, 2026. Eligible parents must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or qualified aliens residing in the United States, and can apply for the bonus within one year of the child's birth or, in certain cases, up to 60 days before the expected due date. The bill includes detailed provisions for handling applications, managing payments in cases of multiple or disputed parental claims, and addressing situations involving surrogacy or adoption. The Office of Baby Assistance will be responsible for processing applications, preventing fraud, providing public information, conducting outreach, and submitting an annual report to Congress detailing program utilization and demographics. Importantly, the baby bonus payment will not be considered income for tax purposes or in determining eligibility for other federal, state, or local benefits, and the bill includes strict privacy protections to ensure that application information can only be used for determining bonus eligibility.

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