NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 13, 2026Hillsborough County
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
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House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Sunday that President Donald Trump's proposal to distribute $5,000 to every American adult requires congressional approval if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the November election. Trump pitched the proposal during the party's midterm events. Johnson pledged to try to make the proposal happen despite the legislative hurdle.
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Residents could receive a $5,000 payment from the federal government, provided that Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November and Congress subsequently passes the required legislation.
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locationWASHINGTON“Dateline of the report.”OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Chamber of Congress that needs to maintain Republican control and approve the pr”PersonDonald Trump“Proposed sending $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control ”otherAir Force One“Aircraft boarded by Trump in Ireland”OrganizationRepublican Party“Subject to maintaining control of the House and Senate in the November election”OrganizationWFLA News Channel 8“News outlet reporting the story.”OrganizationSenate“Chamber of Congress that needs to maintain Republican control and approve the pr”OrganizationNBC“Network where Johnson appeared on 'Meet the Press'”OrganizationCBS News Texas“Outlet where Trump stated he did not think Congress would need to authorize paym”OrganizationCNN“Network where Johnson appeared on 'State of the Union'”PersonMike Johnson“House Speaker who said Trump's proposal needs congressional approval”OrganizationThe Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research“Conducted a July poll regarding Trump's approval rating”