Could Americans receive another stimulus check? Congress, tariffs and rebate proposals may shape whether payments happen in 2026.

As of December 2025 there has been no approved or scheduled stimulus checks. Here is everything to know about what to expect.

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump suggested via his Truth Social platform that most Americans are to receive dividends of "at least" $2,000 per citizen. According to Trump, the rebate would be funded by the tariff revenue collected in this year.

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the Internal Revenue Service, no payment can be issued.