Trump's $5,000 dividend checks would come with a major catch under GOP senator's plan

Sen. Bernie Moreno introduced legislation in 2026 to fund $5,000 dividend payments to Americans through market access fees. According to Moreno's proposal, the program would be financed by fees on foreign companies accessing U.S. markets rather than direct government spending. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the cost at approximately $1.2 trillion over ten years. Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, tied the plan to tariff-related revenue generation.

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