Under the narrower eligibility rules, individuals earning under $75,000 (and couples earning under $150,000) are set to receive full checks, but those making $80,000 and up, and $160,000 as a couple, will no longer qualify. According to analysis from the Institution of Taxation and Economic Policy, approximately 16 million fewer Americans will qualify for a third check under the new plan, compared to the House version of the bill.
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