House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Plan; Biden Calls For 'Quick Action' From Senate
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March 1, 2021
The Senate Democratic caucus will need support from all 50 of its members to deliver on the Biden administration's first major legislative priority. Al Drago/Getty Images
House lawmakers on Friday approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, advancing the legislation to the Senate.
The vote came days after the United States surpassed 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
The proposal would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, including direct payments of up to $1,400 for eligible individuals and couples, an expansion and extension of supplemental unemployment benefits, and an increase to the child tax credit.
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