Bills · S 2475
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2475Taxation
American Worker Rebate Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 28· LAST ACTION JUL 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a direct financial benefit to many American households, potentially providing economic relief or an extra boost to their finances. By linking these rebates specifically to tariff revenue, it also establishes a clear policy choice to use these particular funds for direct distribution to citizens, connecting trade policy directly to household income. This approach aims to demonstrate that money collected from taxes on foreign goods should directly benefit "working people."
If this bill becomes law, millions of Americans could receive hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the form of a tax credit or an advance payment for the 2025 tax year. This could impact household budgets, consumer spending, and potentially influence public perception of trade policies. If it does not become law, this specific mechanism for distributing tariff revenue would not be created, and individuals would not receive these particular rebates, meaning the revenue would remain in the general fund of the Treasury for other allocations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a new tax credit for individuals for the 2025 tax year, providing a direct payment or reduction in taxes.
This provides financial relief to eligible taxpayers and links it to government revenue from tariffs.
PROVISION 02
The rebate amount is at least $600 per individual ($1200 for joint filers), plus an additional amount for each child, or a higher amount if total tariff proceeds allow.
This establishes a baseline for financial benefit and allows for potential increases based on the amount of tariff revenue collected, making it potentially more impactful for families.
PROVISION 03
Rebate amounts are reduced for individuals with higher adjusted gross incomes, phasing out for single filers above $75,000 and joint filers above $150,000.
This targets the financial relief towards middle and lower-income households, ensuring the benefit is concentrated among those below certain income thresholds.
PROVISION 04
Allows the Treasury Secretary to send out advance payments of the rebate before individuals file their tax returns.
This could provide quicker financial assistance to eligible individuals, delivering funds sooner than if they had to wait until tax season to claim the credit.
PROVISION 05
Defines "qualifying tariff proceeds" as revenues from duties imposed after January 20, 2025, specifically earmarked to fund these rebates.
This ties the rebate program directly to a distinct source of government revenue, emphasizing a policy choice about how tariff funds are utilized.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 28
Introduced in Senate
JUL 28
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2475
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 28, 2025
Last actionJul 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025
Senate BillS 2475Taxation
American Worker Rebate Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
0
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