US Government Confirms No 2025 Stimulus Checks Amid Economic Debate

Despite ongoing rumors and speculation, there has been no official confirmation of a fourth federal stimulus check in 2025. President Donald Trump's recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" legislation package, passed in July 2025, does not include provisions for stimulus payments, and proposals such as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dividend remain uncertain and unlikely due to lack of congressional approval and leadership changes. Meanwhile, some state-level initiatives, like Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend and Sacramento County's Family First Economic Support Pilot Program, continue to provide financial assistance to eligible residents and families, offering payments ranging from $725 monthly for vulnerable families to $1,702 annually for Alaskan residents. Economists caution that any large-scale stimulus could reignite inflationary pressures, with the Congressional Budget Office projecting that a $2,600 stimulus package would significantly increase the federal deficit and public debt, while the Federal Reserve remains cautious about further inflation risks. Overall, while targeted state programs provide localized financial relief, a new federal stimulus check for Americans in 2025 is not forthcoming at this time.