Stimulus Check Update: Republicans Call Dems’ Gas Rebate Idea a ‘Disaster’

Stimulus Check Update: Republicans Call Dems’ Gas Rebate Idea a ‘Disaster’

As Americans face inflated prices at the gas pump as well as higher food costs, several Democratic members of Congress have proposed a "stimulus check" plan that would ease the burden on consumers—but a number of Republicans have come out against the idea.

Three House Democrats—Representatives Mike Thompson of California, John Larson of Connecticut and Lauren Underwood of Illinois—proposed a bill on Wednesday that would provide an energy rebate to Americans under certain conditions. The plan would provide $100 rebates, as well as another $100 for each dependent child, to American families during any month when the average national price of gas exceeds $4 per gallon.

Republicans quickly responded negatively to the Democrats' proposal. They argued that the federal government should work on addressing surging inflation and work to produce more fuel domestically.