$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Package Headed To President Biden’s Desk
WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
The House approved the bill Wednesday over solid Republican opposition in a vote that gives the new president and Democrats a victory just seven weeks after he took office.
The 628-page measure represents Democrats’ effort to bridle the catastrophic pandemic and revive the enfeebled economy.
Republicans say the measure is bloated, crammed with liberal policies and heedless of signs the dual crises are easing.
The Senate passed the measure over unanimous Republican opposition four days ago.
BREAKING: The House just passed the #AmericanRescuePlan, which means it is headed to President Biden’s desk. I look forward to the President signing this bill on Friday so we can start getting aid to folks who are hurting across the country.
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) March 10, 2021
The #AmericanRescuePlan will help the people of NW Oregon, including many who have reached out to me during this past year.
It will help the senior citizen in Seaside who needs a vaccine but doesn't have access to the internet.
— Suzanne Bonamici (@RepBonamici) March 10, 2021