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Congress Declines New Stimulus Checks Amid Scams Warning

11/23/2025

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As of November 2025, Congress has not authorized any new federal stimulus checks.
The last checks were distributed in 2021, and no new payments are scheduled for 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a $2,000 tariff dividend check, but the plan remains unapproved.
The Internal Revenue Service warns against scams tied to fake stimulus checks, while lawmakers question the programs' financial viability.

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Story summary

As of November 2025, Congress has not authorized any new federal stimulus checks.
The last checks were distributed in 2021, and no new payments are scheduled for 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a $2,000 tariff dividend check, but the plan remains unapproved.
The Internal Revenue Service warns against scams tied to fake stimulus checks, while lawmakers question the programs' financial viability.