Lawmakers are debating a new plan to lower capital gains taxes by adjusting investment profits for inflation. Supporters say it could help investors and boost the economy, while critics worry it may mostly help wealthy taxpayers and reduce government funding. The proposal is still being discussed and is not yet a law.

A new bipartisan plan, the American Worker Rebate Act, could give families a tax rebate of $600 or more in 2025—using money the U.S. already collects from tariffs. With over $100 billion raised through these import fees, lawmakers want to return some of it to working Americans. Here’s what it means for you, how it might work, and why it’s gaining attention now.