While the proposal has generated public interest, it still requires Congressional approval. As of now, the initiative remains in the proposal stage, with no clear legislative path forward.
According to the DOGE website, the department has achieved $115 billion in savings so far, which, if distributed today, would equate to approximately $142 per taxpayer—far from the originally projected $5,000 payouts.
$5,000 Dividend Checks: Will DOGE Deliver Taxpayer Payments?
Fiscal Concerns and Political Reactions
Recent fiscal reports have raised concerns about the feasibility of the DOGE stimulus plan.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported a 5 percent increase in the federal deficit for February, driven by a 7 percent rise in spending compared to the previous year. This casts doubt on whether the expected $2 trillion in savings can materialize.
The federal government borrowed $1.1 trillion during the first five months of Fiscal Year 2025, including $308 billion in February alone. These figures complicate the argument that DOGE-generated savings will be sufficient to fund the proposed stimulus checks.
