Bessent ‘examining’ ability to cut $5,000 checks without Congress
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that teh Treasury Department is evaluating President Donald Trump’s proposal to issue $5,000 payments to adults. He mentioned that it might be possible to distribute the funds without congressional approval and stated that the management is exploring ways to disburse the payments, working with Congress if necessary. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated that the Treasury Department is currently reviewing President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide $5,000 payments to adult Americans. He mentioned that there might be ways to distribute thes funds without requiring congressional approval and noted that the administration is actively exploring methods to disburse the payments,including potential collaboration with Congress if needed.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Treasury Department is looking at President Donald Trump’s plan to provide adults with $5,000 checks and suggested it might be possible to issue the money without authorization from Congress.
Bessent, testifying on Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee, indicated that the administration is looking at ways that it might be able to disburse the $5,000 payments. He also said he would work with Congress to authorize the checks if necessary.
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