Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025

Cash Payments for Living Expenses: Under Section 3(b)(2), 10,000 participating eligible individuals will receive a cash payment each month equal to the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom home in their ZIP Code or a substantially similar amount, which could directly help individuals cover their housing and living costs.

Protection of Existing Benefits: Under Section 3(e), any payments made to participating individuals will not be counted as income or resources for 12 months from receipt when determining eligibility or benefit amounts for any Federal, State, or local program financed with Federal funds. This ensures that getting the pilot money does not cause people to lose other government assistance they rely on.

Studying Solutions for Financial Instability: Under Section 4, the Secretary is required to study the outcomes of the program, including micro-economic outcomes, health, and social costs, and report back to Congress, which could help lawmakers understand how to better address income volatility and financial stress for the American people.

Limited Program Availability: Under Section 3(b)(1), the program is restricted to only 20,000 total eligible individuals, and under Section 3(b)(2), only 10,000 of those individuals will receive the monthly income subsidy, meaning the vast majority of Americans struggling with financial instability will be left out of the program.

Use of Taxpayer Funds: Under Section 6, the bill authorizes $495,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out the Act, which places a heavy financial burden on taxpayers.