Senate Republican Hawley Proposes Tariff Rebates for U.S. Families

Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025, proposing $600 rebate checks per adult and dependent child funded by revenue from President Donald Trump's tariffs. The legislation aims to offset price increases experienced by American families due to tariffs, with a family of four eligible for up to $2,400. Hawley emphasized that the rebates reflect Trump's idea to return wealth generated from tariffs to working Americans, and the bill includes income limits and phased reductions for higher earners. Despite Treasury estimates projecting tariff revenues could reach $300 billion annually, the proposal faces skepticism from some Republicans concerned about the national debt and budget deficits. Hawley criticized current GOP policies, warning that failure to support working people and popular measures like tariff rebates could lead to electoral losses. With Republican control of Congress and Trump's vocal support, the bill has a viable path forward, though it remains in early stages and must overcome procedural hurdles.