Infographic: What’s in the American Rescue Plan?
Last Updated March 10, 2021
Lawmakers have now passed a total of six major COVID relief bills at a cost of $5.3 trillion to help our nation cope with the devastating health and economic impacts of the pandemic. The latest bill, the American Rescue Plan, comes with a $1.9 trillion price tag, and includes everything from direct payments to certain taxpayers to aid for local governments. Below is a breakdown of the major programs and their funding levels.
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