Right now, no $2,000 federal stimulus checks have been approved or scheduled, and nothing is being mailed out for 2025.
Status of $2,000 checks
President Trump has proposed a one-time $2,000 “tariff dividend” or rebate check for low‑ and middle‑income Americans, funded by revenue from new tariffs. However, this remains only a proposal and has not been passed into law by Congress, which is required before any payments can go out.
Timing and likelihood
Trump and members of his team have talked about a possible timeline of sometime in 2026, closer to the midterm elections, not in 2025. Analysts and many lawmakers are skeptical the plan will move forward as described, because current tariff revenue is far below what would be needed to cover universal $2,000 checks.
How to know if you’re getting anything
Because no new federal stimulus program is authorized, you would only see money if Congress passes a law and the IRS then announces an official program. Until then, any emails, texts, social media posts, or videos claiming that $2,000 stimulus checks are already approved or being mailed are either misleading or potentially scams.