--- title: American Rescue Plan Signed into Law description: The American Rescue Plan is the latest $1.9 trillion relief bill signed by President Biden. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/american%20rescue%20plan%20B.jpg --- ![American Rescue Plan Signed into Law](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/american%20rescue%20plan%20B.jpg) # American Rescue Plan Signed into Law - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - American Rescue Plan Signed into Law [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 03/19/2021 [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/american-rescue-plan-signed-into-law#postComment) 1 Minutes *2 minute read* President Joe Biden recently signed a $1.9 trillion relief bill, called the American Rescue Plan. Highlights of the bill include direct checks to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and more. Here is an overview of the plan: | **Provisions** | **American Rescue Plan ** | | --- | --- | | Direct Economic Impact Payments | Up to $1,400 for individuals, based on income Up to $2,800 for married couples Up to an additional $1,400 for each qualifying child, including eligible adult dependents | | Federal Unemployment Insurance | $300/week through September 6 | | Aid for Small Businesses | Around $50 billion, including: - $7.25 billion to expand Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligibility - $15 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - $28 billion for a new grant program for bars and restaurants | | Funding for Education | Around $165 billion in funding for education, including $125 billion for K-12 schools | | Direct Aid to State and Local Governments | $350 billion to states, local governments, tribes, and territories | | Housing Assistance (Rental) | $22 billion in aid for emergency rental assistance, but no extension of eviction protections past the March 31 expiration. Also includes $10 billion in aid for mortgages, utilities, and property taxes, and $5 billion in aid to states to help those who are at risk of becoming homeless | | Direct Funding for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing, Vaccine Distribution, and Other Critical Health Care Needs | Around $90 billion |   [Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin-understanding-american-rescue-plan.pdf) for more details.   **Additional Resource:** [Infographic: Comparing the American Rescue Plan to Previous COVID-19 Relief Bills](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/infographic-american-rescue-plan-comparison.pdf)   *This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. 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