are we getting a stimulus check

There is no federal stimulus check currently scheduled for distribution in October 2025. President Donald Trump has mentioned the idea of issuing stimulus or rebate payments funded by tariff revenues, potentially ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 per person, but no official approval or distribution has occurred. Congress would need to approve such payments, and with the recent government shutdown, any action on this would likely be delayed. Meanwhile, some states like New York and New Jersey are issuing targeted relief payments such as inflation refunds and property tax relief, but these are state-level, not federal stimulus checks. Rumors about a $1,702 stimulus check are related to Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend, a state-specific payment, not a federal stimulus. Legislation proposed in the Senate (American Worker Rebate Act) seeks tariff rebate checks but faces significant challenges in passing. The IRS has also warned of scams related to false stimulus check claims.