Contact Congress about S. 1393: American Family Act

Families with children could get money every month, not just at tax time. The payment would be larger for young children and fully available to many low-income families. Higher-income families would get less or no payment.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

American Family Act is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 1393: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects families raising children under 18, especially families that need steady monthly help with regular costs. It also affects low-income families because they could get the full credit even with little or no income tax owed. Separated parents, relatives caring for children, and families with changing income could face more detailed IRS rules about who can claim a child and whether money must be repaid.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change child support through the tax system from a yearly refund into monthly help. That could make regular costs easier to manage for many families. It could also create new problems when income, custody, or household details change during the year. The IRS would have to run a large payment system and fix wrong payments after the fact.

Key provisions in S. 1393

• Families would get a base payment of $300 per month for each child ages 6 through 17. Children under 6 would get 120% of that amount, and infants under one month would get 800%. Amounts would rise with inflation after 2025.
• Families could get the full child credit even if they owe little or no income tax. To qualify, their main home must be in the United States or Puerto Rico for more than half of a month.
• The credit would start shrinking when income goes above $150,000 for married couples filing jointly. The limit is $112,500 for most single filers. A second reduction starts at $400,000 for joint filers, with lower limits for others.
• The bill would end the current yearly child tax credit after tax years that begin in 2024. The new monthly system would replace it for later years.
• A child would have to meet rules for living with the taxpayer, being under 18, getting unpaid care, relationship, and citizenship or residency. If more than one person claims the same child, the bill sets rules for who wins.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1393

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Questions people ask about S. 1393

What is S. 1393?

Families with children could get money every month, not just at tax time. The payment would be larger for young children and fully available to many low-income families. Higher-income families would get less or no payment.

How do I support or oppose S. 1393?

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Who should I contact about S. 1393?

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