Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025

# Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025 (HR 5830) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish federal pilot programs to test guaranteed income—regular cash payments given to citizens without work requirements or conditions. If passed, it would fund several demonstration projects in different cities or regions to study how guaranteed income affects people's lives, employment, financial stability, and overall well-being over a set period. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill would primarily affect residents of participating pilot communities selected for the program. While specific payment amounts and eligibility criteria aren't detailed in this summary, guaranteed income pilots typically target low-income individuals or families.

The program would generate data on outcomes like employment rates, health, housing stability, and spending patterns—information meant to inform future policy decisions about whether guaranteed income could work at a larger scale. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5830 is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). For the bill to become law, it would need to pass through committee review, secure House approval, pass the Senate, and receive the President's signature.