CONGRESS UNLIKELY TO APPROVE $600 STIMULUS CHECKS DESPITE TRUMP'S SUPPORT

The likelihood of Congress approving $600 stimulus checks for Americans appears slim, despite President Trump's support. As of June 2025, there are no new federal stimulus checks on the horizon, with Congress not having approved any new legislation for direct payments to most Americans this year. Why No Stimulus Checks?

No Official Plan*: There is currently no official plan or payment structure in place for stimulus checks, with proposals remaining as political talking points rather than actionable programs. - *State-Level Relief*: However, some states are stepping up to provide relief on their own, such as New York, California, and Colorado, which are distributing one-time refunds, tax rebates, or guaranteed income programs to eligible residents. State-Level Stimulus Programs - *New York*: Over 8 million residents are receiving the state's first-ever Inflation Refund, with checks ranging from $200 to $500, depending on income and filing status. Another round of payments is scheduled for October and November 2025. - *California*: The state is distributing up to $725 in new stimulus checks for qualifying households, with some guaranteed income pilots providing monthly payments to selected low-income residents. - *Colorado*: Thanks to a budget surplus, Colorado is sending out TABOR refund checks of up to $800 for individuals and $1,600 for joint filers ¹. Trump's Proposal