There is no official confirmation of a new federal stimulus check to be issued in August 2025 or shortly thereafter. Recent rumors about a $2,000 stimulus payment or a fourth stimulus check have been circulating, but the IRS and Congress have not approved or announced any such program. The IRS continues to process tax returns and refunds, but no new nationwide stimulus payments are planned at this time. However, there is a specific local stimulus pilot program in Sacramento County, California, called the Family First Sacramento Economic Pilot, which will provide $725 monthly to 200 low-income families with young children. The first payment for this program began on August 15, 2025, and will continue monthly for 13 months until August 15, 2026. This program is targeted and limited to selected eligible families in designated zip codes within Sacramento County. The most recent nationwide federal stimulus payments ended with the third round in 2021, and the IRS is currently completing payments related to unclaimed 2021 stimulus credits, but no new payments have been authorized. If you want to check for any potential stimulus payments, it is advisable to rely on official sources such as IRS.gov or WhiteHouse.gov, and be cautious of misinformation circulating on social media.