Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the American Worker Rebate Act, proposing rebate $600 checks for Americans funded by revenue from President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
Hawley introduced the legislation last week after Trump expressed support for rebates funded by tariff revenue.
According to Hawley, the U.S. tariff revenue hit a record high of nearly $30 billion in June. He says projections estimate the U.S. could collect over $150 billion in tariff revenue in 2025.
The American Worker Rebate Act would:
- Provide tariff rebate checks to American workers and families, modeled after the 2020 direct payments.
- Ensure rebates are at least $600 per adult and dependent child (e.g. $2,400 for a family of four).
- Rebates phase out by 5% for individuals earning over $75,000, heads of households earning over $112,500, and joint filers over $150,000.
- Allow for larger payments per person if tariff revenue exceeds current 2025 projections.
Timeframe for check distribution
This is a proposed bill, and must pass both houses of Congress and be signed into law.
A $600 rebate could be issued in 2026, but it depends on Congress passing the bill and is not guaranteed.
No checks would be issued after December 31, 2026.
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