Bills · HR 5830
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5830Taxation
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 24· LAST ACTION OCT 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it proposes a significant experiment in addressing financial instability and income volatility that many Americans face due to rising costs, stagnant wages, and unexpected life events. If this bill becomes law, it would create a real-world test of how a guaranteed income can affect people's lives, from their ability to cover basic expenses like housing and food to their overall health and economic well-being.
Currently, many struggle to afford emergencies or even a two-bedroom apartment on a minimum wage. By studying a guaranteed income, this bill could provide valuable data to inform future policy decisions on poverty reduction, social safety nets, and economic support programs. If it doesn't become law, policymakers will lack this specific data on a nationwide guaranteed income program, potentially missing out on insights into new ways to help Americans achieve financial security.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a three-year Guaranteed Income Pilot Program to provide monthly payments to eligible individuals.
This creates a direct mechanism to test the effects of a guaranteed income on a defined population.
PROVISION 02
Selects 20,000 individual taxpayers aged 18-65 for participation, with 10,000 receiving a monthly cash payment.
This defines the target group and scale of the cash transfer portion of the experiment.
PROVISION 03
Payments are set to the fair market rent for a two-bedroom home in the recipient's ZIP Code and are distributed monthly.
This specifies the payment amount and regularity, aiming to provide substantial and consistent financial support.
PROVISION 04
Payments received under the program will not count against eligibility for any other federal or federally-assisted programs.
This ensures participants can receive the guaranteed income without losing other essential benefits, maximizing its potential impact.
PROVISION 05
Requires a comprehensive study and reports to Congress on the program's effects on economic, health, and social outcomes.
This provides the evidence base for understanding the program's success and informing future policy decisions.
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D· New Jersey
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 24
Introduced in House
OCT 24
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5830
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 24, 2025
Last actionOct 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 24, 2025
House BillHR 5830Taxation
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 24, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 24, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
11
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