Will $1,390 stimulus checks arrive this summer? What you need to know

Rumors of a $1,390 federal stimulus payment circulating online have sparked hope for many, but the truth may come as a disappointment. As of mid-August 2025, the IRS has confirmed that no new stimulus checks are scheduled for release this summer. With no legislation passed by Congress, Americans should temper expectations and focus on verified relief channels.

$1,390 Stimulus Checks Won’t Be Arriving This Summer

According to the IRS, the online claims of a new $1,390 payment to low- and middle-income taxpayers are false. The Associated Press confirmed there is no such plan, and federal stimulus payments can only be issued if Congress passes new legislation.

Proposed Relief Could Take Months, Not Weeks

A bill introduced in July by Republican Senator Josh Hawley, dubbed the American Worker Rebate Act, proposes sending rebates funded by tariff revenue. While early reports suggested payments of at least $600 per individual, the bill has not passed either the Senate or House, and legislative action is unlikely until lawmakers return from recess in September.

What About Previous Emergency Payments?

Earlier in 2025, the IRS issued a final round of stimulus-related relief via the Recovery Rebate Credit to individuals who missed earlier pandemic-era payments. The maximum credit was approximately $1,400, and the filing window closed on April 15. No similar authorization exists for the rumored $1,390 checks this year.

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State-Level Relief Continues, But Federal Support Is Quiet

With federal relief unlikely this summer, some states are stepping up. New York is preparing to mail inflation relief payments of up to $400 starting in October, while Georgia has already disbursed up to $500 checks. South Carolina offers temporary relief through its Palmetto Payback unclaimed property fund.

Policymakers Urge Caution and Fiscal Restraint

Federal leaders are cautioning against speculative spending. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized fiscal responsibility, signaling an inclination toward budget restraint and pushing back against new widespread stimulus checks, despite political pressure for relief measures.

In short, no new stimulus payments of $1,390 or otherwise are forthcoming this summer unless Congress enacts fresh legislation. Any real relief efforts are months away, and for now, verified state and federal programs remain the only viable options.