Stimulus Package
The latest round of stimulus packages passed by Congress in 2020 were intended to give a jolt of economic relief to millions of Americans and small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since the early 20th century, stimulus packages have been used to stimulate the economy during strenuous times, particularly during the Great Depression, wars and recessions.
Barrasso Repeats Cruz Claim Stimulus Checks Will Go to Undocumented People
Undocumented people cannot receive direct payments through the latest coronavirus relief package because individuals must have traditional social security numbers in order to qualify for checks.
Manchin Insists He Doesn't Like Being the Most Powerful Senator: 'Horrible'
"That would be horrible" if Americans thought he enjoyed the power, said the Democratic lawmaker. "I want to make sure people understand. I am in that common-sense middle."
How Your Stimulus Check, Income Might Be Affected by the Latest Changes
The Senate approved the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with some changes that will impact direct payments, unemployment insurance and child tax credit.
How Joe Biden's Stimulus Deal Compares With Donald Trump's First
The Senate has cleared President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID bill, titled the American Rescue Plan, almost a year after the $2 trillion CARES Act was signed into law.
Senate Passing $1,400 Stimulus Checks Renew Calls for Recurring Payments
"We need recurring payments," the Massachusetts senator said. "We will not stop until we pass at least a $15 federal minimum wage, and that includes abolishing the filibuster to ensure we give our workers a raise."
Will Progressives Reject Biden's Stimulus Bill Without $15 Minimum Wage?
House progressives have indicated that they may withhold their votes for the sprawling bill to leverage the party into fighting harder for the $15 minimum wage.
When Stimulus Checks Will Arrive Now That Senate Has Passed Relief Package
The legislation will now be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval before it can be signed into law by the president—a process that lawmakers pledge will happen before March 14, when current unemployment benefits are set to expire.
Stabenow Doesn't Know How GOP 'No' Vote to Relief Bill Is 'Winning'
The Democratic Michigan senator also criticized some of her Republican colleagues filing amendments that sought to cut the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Has the Senate Passed the Stimulus Bill? Here's Where We're At
The process was stalled for 12 hours when Democrats couldn't agree on an amendment from Senator Bernie Sanders.
McCarthy Criticized for Making Dr. Seuss Video Amid Stimulus Bill Debate
The deceased children's author has become a recent flashback in debates about so-called "cancel culture."
Dems Agree to Lower Unemployment Benefits as Part of Stimulus Compromise
The original bill passed by the House offered an additional $400 weekly payment through August, while Republicans proposed a $300 payment through July. A third proposal offered a $300 payments through October.
Senate GOP Down One for 'Vote-a-Rama' as Sullivan Returns Home for Funeral
Sen. Sullivan's father-in-law recently passed away, and he is flying back Friday evening to Fairbanks, Alaska for the funeral.
Manchin Wins as Unemployment Benefits Reduced to $300 a Week in Stimulus
The House previously passed a version of the bill that would raise the weekly unemployment payments to $400.
Mitt Romney Pushes Back on Giving Some States COVID Relief
"As a former governor, if the federal government is going to be handing out billions of dollars, I'm going to have my hand out to get as much as I can," Romney said.
John Kennedy Attacks COVID Stimulus Bill With Harvey Weinstein Analogy
In his arguments against the Democratic-led COVID-19 relief bill, Republican Sen. John Kennedy made an analogy referring to film mogul and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein.
Third Stimulus Check Inches Forward in Senate
The American Rescue Plan is likely to be delayed because of a demand to read it in full in the upper house.
Pat Toomey Decries Taxpayer-Funded Stimulus 'Gifts' Worth Billions of Dollars
The Pennsylvania senator criticized aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill, as Republicans continue to brand it too costly and suggest money will be spent in areas it should not be.
Peter Meijer Proposes $2,400 Stimulus Checks under 'DOGE' Plan
The Michigan Republican congressman told Fox Business that COVID relief should help individuals more than states.
As Stimulus Debate Rolls On, Most Want Congress To Do More To Ease Hardship
Polling has shown many Americans have struggled to pay for basic living costs in recent months, as the COVID-19 continues to pose hardships across the nation.
Mitch McConnell Thinks $1,400 Stimulus Checks Could Stop People Working
The Senate Minority Leader also predicted that Senate Democrats will unite and pass Biden's $1.9 trillion bill soon.
Manchin, Who Pushed to Limit Stimulus Checks, Rated 'Very Favorable' By 4%
Manchin's overall favorability rating sat at negative 11 percent, with a further 47 percent indicating they had no opinion of him.
Stimulus Check Threshold That Cuts Off 16 Million Opposed by Progressives
Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin expressed hope that Democratic leaders would refrain from "screwing too many things up."
Biden's Stimulus Vote Will Have Lengthy Delay After GOP Forces Bill Reading
The road to passing President Joe Biden's priority coronavirus relief package just got a lot longer.
What Polls Say About GOP Support for $1,400 Checks
Democrats and Republicans reportedly reached a deal to limit the number of people who will receive a third stimulus check, one of the few measures that has broad bipartisan support.
As U.S. Debates Federal Minimum Wage Hike, U.K. Set to Raise Own Again
A provision to raise the minimum wage in the U.S. may be removed from the COVID-19 stimulus bill in the Senate
Lieu 'Glad' Dr. Seuss Books 'Cancelled,' Dems Focused on Stimulus Checks
The California Democrat questioned the extent to which Americans care about the decision that several of the author's books will no longer be published.
Pelosi Pulls Funding for Bridge to Canada, California Train From COVID Bill
Pelosi spokesperson Drew Hammill suggested that Republicans could struggle to oppose the bill now that the two projects have been removed.
McConnell Vows Tough Stimulus Fight as Biden Urges Senate to Pass Bill Now
"It is my hope that at the end, Senate Republicans will unanimously oppose it just like House Republicans did," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Fact Check: Did Dems Block COVID Bill Amendment Keeping Money From China?
Republicans are carrying forward a tough-on-China agenda that's already putting them at odds with their Democratic colleagues. The American Rescue Act is no exception to conservatives' will to impose measures they see as preventing China from enjoying favors from the U.S.
45% of Americans Less Likely to Vote for Lawmakers Opposing Stimulus: Poll
The findings come as President Joe Biden's stimulus deal, approved by the House, awaits a vote in the Senate.
