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Dear Friend,

Yesterday afternoon, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law -- marking a critical victory for the American people. This bill will put vaccines in arms, put children safely back in school, put money in people's pockets, and put people back in jobs. Experts say this transformational law will also cut child poverty in half. The American Rescue Plan shows that we can do big things again. 

Last night, President Biden said that folks can expect to see their direct payments beginning this weekend. In addition, he announced that every American will be eligible to get the vaccine starting May 1st, with the goal that we will be able to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family.

While these are massive steps forward in the fight against COVID, we still need everyone to wash their hands, wear a mask, and get the vaccine once it becomes available.

It’s going to take all of us to beat this virus, and we must do it together.

Below are a few of the benefits in the American Rescue Plan for Marylanders:

  • Crushing the Virus:
    • $20 billion to establish a national COVID-19 vaccination program and speed up vaccine distribution.
    • $51 billion to expand testing, contact tracing, and mitigation.
  • Schools: 
    • Nearly $130 billion nationwide to help K-12 schools reopen safely.
      • Funding will go towards repairing ventilation systems, reducing class sizes, ensuring social distancing, and addressing learning loss.
      • Approximately $1.95 billion for Maryland K-12 schools
    • Nearly $40 billion for institutions of higher education.
  • Unemployment: Continues the weekly $300 boost to unemployment benefits through September 6, 2021.
  • Direct Payments: Direct payments of up to $1,400 per person that phase out for individuals who make over $75,000 and couples who make over $150,000.
  • Child Tax Credit:
    • Increases the annual amount from the current $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children ages 6-17 and $3,600 per child for children under age 6.
    • Makes the Child Tax Credit fully refundable for 2021.
    • The IRS will make a later announcement on issuing periodic payments that could begin as early as July of this year. 

To learn more about the American Rescue Plan Act, click here. 

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My team and I will continue to keep you updated on how Congress is working for you. As always, follow my FacebookTwitterInstagram, and website for additional information.

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David Trone
Member of Congress

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