American Worker Rebate Act of 2025
Sen. Hawley Proposes $600 Rebate Checks for Americans Funded by New Tariff Revenue
The American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Finance for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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While cash rebates are popular with voters, this bill currently lacks the broad bipartisan support needed to pass the Senate and faces a difficult path in the Finance Committee.
Key Points
- This bill would send cash rebate payments to most Americans funded entirely by revenue from tariffs imposed after January 20, 2025. Each eligible person would get at least $600, with married couples filing jointly receiving at least $1,200, plus $600 per qualifying child.
- The rebate has a floor of $600 per person but could be higher. If total tariff revenue divided by the number of eligible people and children exceeds $600, the per-person payment goes up accordingly.
- Payments phase out for higher earners. The credit is reduced by 5% of income above $75,000 for single filers, $112,500 for heads of household, and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.
- The Treasury Department would send advance payments as quickly as possible using 2024 or 2023 tax return data, or Social Security records for non-filers. No payments would be issued after December 31, 2026.
From policy text
“The Secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this title, refund or credit any overpayment attributable to this section as rapidly as possible. No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under this subsection after December 31, 2026.”
View in full text - The bill explicitly states its purpose is to redirect tariff revenue to working families. It frames the rebate as a way to offset the costs that tariffs pass along to consumers through higher prices on imported goods.
From policy text
“It is the policy of the United States to use revenue raised from tariffs applied on foreign imports to provide relief for working people through immediate tax rebates.”
View in full text - Rebate payments are protected from being garnished or offset for other federal debts, including back taxes and other assessed obligations. This mirrors protections used for past stimulus payments.
From policy text
“shall not be-- (1) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to section 3716 or 3720A of title 31, United States Code, (2) subject to reduction or offset pursuant to subsection (d), (e), or (f) of section 6402 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or (3) reduced or offset by other assessed Federal taxes”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
American Worker Rebate Act of 2025
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