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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
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American Rescue Plan
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Direct Economic Impact Payments
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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
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Federal Unemployment Insurance
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$300/week through September 6
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Aid for Small Businesses
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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
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Funding for Education
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Around $165 billion in funding for education, including $125 billion for K-12 schools
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Direct Aid to State and Local Governments
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$350 billion to states, local governments, tribes, and territories
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Housing Assistance (Rental)
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$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
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Direct Funding for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing, Vaccine Distribution, and Other Critical Health Care Needs
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Around $90 billion
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Additional Resource:
Infographic: Comparing the American Rescue Plan to Previous COVID-19 Relief Bills
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