regard to subsection (h)(4)), (C) in the case of any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2026, the increase determined under the first sentence of subsection (d)(1) shall be the lesser of— (i) the amount determined under subsection (d)(1)(A) (determined without regard to subsection (h)(4)), or (ii) the dollar amount in effect under subsection (h)(5), and (D) in the case of any taxable year after December 31, 2025, the increase determined under the first sentence of subsection (d)(1) shall be the amount determined under subsection (d)(1)(A). (3) American Samoa (A) In general The Secretary shall pay to American Samoa amounts estimated by the Secretary as being equal to the aggregate benefits that would have been provided to residents of American Samoa by reason of the application of this section for taxable years beginning after 2019 if the provisions of this section had been in effect in American Samoa. (B) Distribution requirement Subparagraph (A) shall not apply unless American Samoa has a plan, which has been approved by the Secretary, under which American Samoa will promptly distribute such payments to the residents of American Samoa in a manner which replicates to the greatest degree practicable the benefits that would have been so provided to each such resident. (C) Coordination with credit allowed against United States income taxes (i) In general In the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is approved under subparagraph (B), this section (other than this subsection) shall not apply to any individual eligible for a distribution under such plan. (ii) Application of section in event of absence of approved plan In the case of a taxable year with respect to which a plan is not approved under subparagraph (B), rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2) shall apply with respect to bona fide residents of American Samoa (within the meaning of section 937(a)). (4) Treatment of payments The payments made under this subsection shall be treated in the same manner for