American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Cuellar
Introduced
Summary
Creates one-time federal rebates to compensate consumers for tariffs imposed by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that lacked congressional authorization. The bill would prioritize working families by excluding very high earners and boosting refunds for returns claiming children.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One-time consumer tariff rebate payments
If enacted, you would get a one-time payment from a $231.35 billion pool if your most recent AGI is $400,000 or less. The Treasury would set a Base Amount so total payments do not exceed $231.35 billion. The Base Amount would equal $231.35 billion divided by a weighted count of recent tax returns (single = 1; married filing separately = 1; head of household = 1.5; married filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouse = 2). Your payment would be the Base Amount times a filing-status multiplier: 100% for single or married filing separately; 150% for head of household; 200% for married filing jointly or qualifying surviving spouse. The IRS would issue payments automatically by direct deposit, paper check, or prepaid debit card and would provide a simple filing option for otherwise-eligible non-filers. The Treasury Secretary could issue rules to run the program, round payment amounts for administrative practicality, and must report to Congress on disbursements until all payments are made.
One-time child bonus for families
If enacted, you would also get a one-time Child Bonus of $125 for each Qualified Child claimed on your most recent tax return, provided your most recent AGI is $400,000 or less. Child Bonus payments would come only from amounts not paid because of the AGI exclusion in the main payment and total payments including the Child Bonus could not exceed $231.35 billion. If available funds for the Child Bonus are insufficient, the Treasury would reduce each child payment pro rata so the aggregate cap is not exceeded. The Secretary would try to disburse the Child Bonus at the same time as the main rebate.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cuellar
TX • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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