Does the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Include a $25 Million Bonus for House Members?
Posted on AllSides March 11th, 2021
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FACT CHECK
An image shared on Facebook claims line 17 of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill grants members of the House a $25 million bonus.
Verdict: False
The bill does not include a $25 million bonus for members of Congress.
Fact Check: The Senate voted March 6 on the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reported. The House is scheduled to vote on the Senate’s version of the bill on March 10, according to CNN.
A March 5 Facebook post claims...