
Starting July 4, 2026—the nation's 250th birthday—every child born in the U.S. will receive a $1,000 government-funded investment account, thanks to the newly passed Invest America Act.
What Happened: The legislation, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and backed by President Donald Trump, aims to build generational wealth by seeding every American newborn with a tax-advantaged investment in the S&P 500.