Tariff rebate checks of at least $600 per adult and dependent child, proposed under the American Worker Rebate Act introduced by Senator Josh Hawley in 2025, are being considered to return some of the revenue generated from tariffs to Americans. For a family of four, this could amount to $2,400. However, as of August 2025:
- The bill must be approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the current administration prioritize using tariff revenues to reduce the national debt, making immediate rebate checks unlikely.
- No formal policy or timeline for mailing these rebate checks has been established yet.
- The proposal faces significant political challenges and economic concerns about aggravating inflation.
In summary, while tariff rebate checks are proposed and discussed, there is no confirmed date or guarantee that they will be mailed soon. The legislation is still under consideration, and debt reduction currently takes precedence over issuing checks.
