Lawmakers Propose Nationwide Basic Income Experiment Amidst Skepticism
New Jersey Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025, which aims to establish a large-scale basic income experiment across the United States. The legislation proposes a three-year pilot program providing monthly payments to 10,000 Americans aged 18-65, equivalent to the fair market rent for a two-bedroom home. This initiative seeks to shield Americans from economic instability, including potential impacts of automation and the AI revolution. While Democrats generally support such programs, the bill faces potential challenges due to concerns about costs and work incentives among some Republicans.
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