· Context
American Rescue Plan Act signed into law
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. Its Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program delivered $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments, usable for replacing lost public-sector revenue, negative economic impacts, public health, water, sewer and broadband infrastructure, and premium pay for essential workers.[1][2]
What the sources say
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The American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion federal aid package, was signed into law on March 11, 2021; its Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program delivered $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments.[1]
- Act total
- $1,900,000,000,000
- Slfrf total
- $350,000,000,000
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The City lists five eligible-use categories set by Treasury: replacing lost public-sector revenue; addressing negative economic impacts; supporting the public health response; investing in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure; and premium pay for essential workers.[1]