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Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments and New Credit for Other Dependents

This Act establishes a new, fully refundable monthly Child Tax Credit, replacing the previous annual credit. Families will receive regular, advance monthly payments. Additionally, the Act creates a new $500 credit for other dependents who do not qualify as children.
Key points
Monthly Payments: Instead of a single annual credit, families will receive money every month ($300 per child aged 6 and older, $360 per child under 6).
Credit Amount: The annual credit is up to $3,600 (for children under 6) or $3,000 (for children aged 6-17).
Refundability: The credit is fully refundable, meaning even families with no income tax liability will receive the full amount of support.
Income Limits: Payments begin to phase out for joint filers earning above $150,000 annually (or $112,500 for other filing statuses).
New Dependent Credit: A new annual credit of $500 is introduced for each dependent who is not a qualifying child.
Payment Protection: Monthly advance payments are protected from garnishment, levy, and offset for federal or state debts (with certain exceptions).
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1393
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Family Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1393.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Monthly Payments: Instead of a single annual credit, families will receive money every month ($300 per child aged 6 and older, $360 per child under 6).
  • Credit Amount: The annual credit is up to $3,600 (for children under 6) or $3,000 (for children aged 6-17).
  • Refundability: The credit is fully refundable, meaning even families with no income tax liability will receive the full amount of support.
  • Income Limits: Payments begin to phase out for joint filers earning above $150,000 annually (or $112,500 for other filing statuses).
  • New Dependent Credit: A new annual credit of $500 is introduced for each dependent who is not a qualifying child.
  • Payment Protection: Monthly advance payments are protected from garnishment, levy, and offset for federal or state debts (with certain exceptions).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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