American Rescue Plan

What is the American Rescue Plan?

The economic and health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions of Americans struggling and in need of assistance. In February of 2021, Congress introduced American Rescue Plan, which I was proud to vote to pass through the House of Representatives. On March 11th, 2021, The American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Joe Biden.

The American Rescue Plan has already helped get vaccines into the arms of millions of Americans, and has helped get people back to work and our kids safely back to the classroom.

Here locally, Sacramento County has received millions in funding from the American Rescue Plan that will go towards creating jobs and supporting local small businesses, while advancing public health measures to keep our region safe.

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Help for Families

Historic funding to reduce child poverty: The American Rescue Plan increases the Child Tax Credit to $3,600 per child under age 6 and $3,000 per child for children between age 6 and 17.

$122 billion in funding to safely re-open schools and safely sustain in-person schooling.

Support for Small Businesses

$22 billion for small businesses through the expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, and other direct support

$28 billion Restaurant Revitalization Funding to keep restaurants open and their employees on the job

Assistance for Renters and Homeowners

$10 billion for homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to the impacts of COVID-19

$21 billion in rental assistance programs

Health and Safety fund

$7 billion in nationwide vaccine funding to keep communities safe. You can find a vaccination appointment near you by visiting: myturn.ca.gov

Local Support

$301.4 million for Sacramento County to rebuild and strengthen our local economy, create jobs, and support working families.