Georgia Senator Warnock backs child tax credit as back-to-school costs rise

Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia urged Congress to restore a monthly child tax credit to help families facing sharply higher back‑to‑school expenses. He cited research showing the average cost per child will reach about $4,000 for the 2026‑27 school year, a rise of more than 10% from the previous year, and warned that many parents are cutting back on other spending to afford supplies and meals. The proposal is framed as a bipartisan effort to offset price increases on school supplies, food and other essentials.

At the same time, a viral social‑media video showed American content creator Jessi Pasini taking her Italian husband, Alessio Pasini, on a typical U.S. back‑to‑school shopping trip. The couple’s humorous reaction to the extensive supply lists highlighted how American school‑supply expectations differ from those in Europe, underscoring the cultural and financial pressures families face during the season.