Congress attempts a $39 billion return to the public

Published March 6, 2026 6:09am ET



Americans are owed $39.2 billion by the federal government, according to a Treasury Department tabulation. These funds are in the form of mature, unredeemed savings bonds that individuals bought but have not claimed.

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