Keckley Report March 1, 2021
Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package by a 219 to 212 vote along party lines. The American Rescue Plan now goes to the Senate where supporters hope it will be passed and sent to President Biden on or before the March 14 extension of unemployment benefits from previous relief funds.
The 591-page House version provides funding for a range of programs, including:
$422 billion to provide $1,400 stimulus payments for Americans making less than $75,000. Individuals who make between $75,000 and $100,000 would receive less, with a cap for those earning more than $100,000.
$350 billion in state and local aid.
$246 billion in unemployment benefits would...
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