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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:
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Provisions |
American Rescue Plan |
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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 |
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Federal Unemployment Insurance |
$300/week through September 6 |
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Aid for Small Businesses |
Around $50 billion, including:
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Funding for Education |
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 |
$350 billion to states, local governments, tribes, and territories |
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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 |
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Direct Funding for COVID-19 Testing and Tracing, Vaccine Distribution, and Other Critical Health Care Needs |
Around $90 billion |
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Additional Resource:
Infographic: Comparing the American Rescue Plan to Previous COVID-19 Relief Bills
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. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.