A new idea is stirring curiosity across the U.S.—stimulus checks paid out in Dogecoin (DOGE). The concept, promoted by James Fishback, executive director of the firm Azoria, suggests using savings generated from the DOGE cryptocurrency to fund dividend payments to American taxpayers.
Although the proposal has gained attention online and among certain political circles, it is still far from becoming reality. As of now, no official bill has been introduced in Congress, which is required before the plan can move forward.
What Are DOGE Stimulus Checks?
According to Fishback, the plan is to send regular payments in the form of DOGE, a digital cryptocurrency, to qualifying Americans. He argues that the funds belong to taxpayers and should be returned to them in this way.
In a post made on April 1, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter), Fishback said:
“I am confident that DOGE dividend checks will continue. It was their money all along.”
He also shared that his team has already met with lawmakers to discuss the plan, but no timeline or formal legislation has been put in place yet.
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Trump, Musk, and Political Reactions
There’s also speculation about the roles of President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in this proposal. At a Wisconsin rally on March 30, Musk stayed neutral, simply stating that any plan would need to pass through Congress and receive the president’s approval.
Past statements by President Trump regarding Musk had sparked talk of tension, but the White House has denied any rift. So far, Musk hasn’t publicly supported Fishback’s plan, although some of his fans on social media showed strong interest in the idea earlier this year.
Despite the buzz, budget cuts at the Department of Government Efficiency and wider economic uncertainty have raised doubts about whether this proposal will go anywhere soon.
Who Would Get These DOGE Stimulus Checks?
Unlike the pandemic-era stimulus payments that went out to most Americans, Fishback’s plan would only provide payments to “net taxpayers.” These are people who pay more in federal income taxes than they receive in government aid or benefits.
“This goes exclusively to households that are net federal income taxpayers,” Fishback explained.
According to the Pew Research Center, about 40% of Americans do not pay federal income taxes, mainly due to low incomes. This means a large number of households would not qualify for DOGE stimulus checks.
As for the amount? That’s still unclear. Fishback says it would depend on the savings generated from DOGE, but no specific numbers have been released yet.
No Legislation, No Timeline
So far, there is no official proposal in Congress, and without that, the plan can’t move forward. Lawmakers would have to debate, vote, and approve the proposal, and the President would also need to sign off before anything becomes official.
For now, the DOGE stimulus idea remains an early-stage proposal. Whether it becomes reality depends on political support, economic factors, and the performance of Dogecoin itself.