House Approves COVID-19 Relief Package, Biden's Signature Expected Friday
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Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in U.S. history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office.
The measure provides $400 billion for $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, $350 billion in aid to state and local governments, an expansion of the child tax credit and increased funding for vaccine distribution.
Approval in the Democratic-controlled chamber came without any Republican support after weeks of partisan debate and wrangling in...
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Congress passes $1.9T Covid relief bill, with $1,400 checks, in major win for Biden
The House gave final passage Wednesday to a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package that will deliver $1,400 stimulus checks to millions of Americans, extend enhanced unemployment benefits and boost funding to ramp up vaccine distribution and reopen schools.
The vote of 220 to 211 sends the legislation to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature, securing him his first legislative victory since taking office less than two months ago.
Biden will sign the bill on Friday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
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House passes Biden COVID-19 bill with $1,400 checks
The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, ending a grueling monthlong fight on Capitol Hill.
The American Rescue Plan Act passed 220-211 and gives $1,400 stimulus checks to Americans who earn less than $75,000 per year. It extends a $300 weekly unemployment supplement through Sept. 6.
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