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$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Passed by Congress

President Biden has now signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion investment and stimulus package designed to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, into law. Matthew OresmanElizabeth Vella MoellerCraig J. SapersteinBrian E. Finch, Aimee P. Ghosh, Rose Fowler Lapp discuss the relief bill which includes a new round of stimulus payments, along with dedicated aid for state and local governments, support to expand COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs, housing support, cybersecurity investments, support for the restaurant industry, and funds for school reopening plans. The alert, Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package also provides an overview of how the bill affects  housing, mortgage, rental and utility assistance.