Several top members of Congress said they are eyeing tightening eligibility requirements for the next round of stimulus payments and checks. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters over the weekend that the thresholds for the next round of stimulus checks could be adjusted. “I think that’s what most people have raised the issue on, both in the Senate and in the House. I, frankly, think that that is correct,” Hoyer said, according to The Hill. “I don’t want to speculate on the figure or a figure, but I think that may well be under consideration for adjustment from the one that was passed in December.” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who offered the amendment to tighten the eligibility, told the news outlet that he wants to change how the checks are paid out. Under his proposal, no person making more than $75,000 or couples making $150,000 per year would …
Several top members of Congress said they are eyeing tightening eligibility requirements for the next round of stimulus payments and checks. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters over the weekend that the thresholds for the next round of stimulus checks could be adjusted. “I think that’s what most people have raised the issue
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