BOOST Act of 2025
House Bill Would Send $250 Monthly to Most American Adults Under New BOOST Act
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Creates a new program at the Social Security Administration to send $250 each month to most adults ages 19–67 who live in the U.S. and are citizens, nationals, or certain lawful immigrants.
- Payments would start for months after December 31, 2025, but people must apply and be approved to receive them.
- The $250 monthly amount would rise over time based on inflation rules starting in 2027.
- The $250 payments would not count as taxable income and would not reduce eligibility for other federal, state, or local benefit programs.
- To help pay for the program, it adds a new 2.5% federal income tax on adjusted gross income over $60,000 for joint filers (and $30,000 for others), starting in 2026, with inflation adjustments later.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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The proposed BOOST Act would provide $250 a month to nearly all adults under 67. Critics point to the multi-billion dollar price tag and the new 2.5% income surtax, while supporters argue it would slash poverty rates by nearly half when combined with other agenda items.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
BOOST Act of 2025
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