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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 3959· Senate(119-SAMDT-3959)

S.Amdt. 3959

Rep. Collins
Age: 74 years
Maine
Introduced
12/10/2025
Sponsored by
Susan Collins
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-3385 — Lower Health Care Costs Act
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3959, submitted by Ms. Collins, aims to change section 2 of bill S. 3385. Its purpose is to extend and modify the health care premium tax credit.

The amendment intends to make the following changes:

  • Extension of Dates: It changes the date from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028, and updates the heading from 2025 to 2027 regarding rules to increase premium assistance amounts.

  • Income Eligibility: It modifies the income eligibility limit for taxpayers. The modified adjusted gross income cannot exceed:

    • $200,000 for a joint return.
    • $150,000 for a head of household.
    • $100,000 in any other case.

  • Premium Contribution: It amends the minimum monthly premium contribution by inserting a reduction of $5.

  • Effective Date: These changes apply to taxable years starting after December 31, 2025.