Senator Josh Hawley proposes Tariff rebate for Americans
News | By Easton Martin | July 29, 2025
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced the American Worker Rebate Act, legislation that would send one-time rebate checks to working Americans using federal tariff revenue.
The plan closely mirrors proposals backed by President Trump, who has endorsed the idea of directing tariff receipts back to households.
Under the bill, each eligible adult and dependent child would receive at least $600, meaning a family of four could collect $2,400. If tariff revenues exceed current projections for 2025, rebates would increase proportionally.
Federal tariff collections have surged in recent months, with estimates placing annual revenue above $150 billion and June alone reaching nearly $30 billion.
Hawley framed the measure as a direct benefit to working families, arguing that Americans deserve relief after years of rising costs. He said the payments would ensure tariff revenue supports “hard-working Americans” rather than being absorbed into government budgets.
The rebate would be structured as a refundable tax credit, modeled on the direct stimulus payments issued during the pandemic.
Higher-income households would see phased reductions, with the bulk of the relief aimed at lower- and middle-income workers. The proposal now moves to Congress, where debate is expected in the coming weeks.
