Congressional Approval Could Stall

Another major obstacle is congressional approval. There is no guarantee lawmakers would support sending out dividend checks, especially with concerns about the budget.

Deficit-conscious legislators were already wary of Trump’s tax law, and this proposal would add hundreds of billions in potential spending.

“I find it extremely implausible that Republican budget hawks are just going to be okay with blowing another $300 billion to $600 billion,” Lincicome said.

The national debt, which surpassed $34 trillion in January 2024, climbed to $38 trillion late last month, intensifying concerns about fiscal responsibility.