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Pilot Program: Guaranteed Monthly Income for Selected Citizens

This Act establishes a three-year pilot program providing a guaranteed monthly income to 12,000 selected individuals. The goal is to study how a guaranteed income impacts financial stability, health, and overall well-being, especially given rising living costs and income volatility. Payments received will not affect eligibility for other federal benefits.
Key points
Selected individuals aged 18-65 will receive monthly cash payments for three years, equivalent to the fair market rent for a two-bedroom home in their zip code.
Payments from the program will not be counted as income or resources for 12 months when determining eligibility for other federal or federally-assisted programs.
The program aims to study the effects of guaranteed income on personal finances, health, and the social costs of income volatility, to assess the feasibility of future expansion.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4342
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2021-07-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4342.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selected individuals aged 18-65 will receive monthly cash payments for three years, equivalent to the fair market rent for a two-bedroom home in their zip code.
  • Payments from the program will not be counted as income or resources for 12 months when determining eligibility for other federal or federally-assisted programs.
  • The program aims to study the effects of guaranteed income on personal finances, health, and the social costs of income volatility, to assess the feasibility of future expansion.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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