President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus bill is on the brink of becoming law. Here's where it stands

USA Today

Nicholas Wu

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives is poised this week to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan with $1,400 checks, billions for vaccines, and money to reopen schools. 

The Senate passed the bill over the week weekend after a marathon session. Once the House has passed the legislation, it will go to Biden for his signature, and then stimulus checks will start to go out in a matter of weeks. 

Here's where the stimulus bill stands ahead of its likely passage this week: 

When will the House pass the bill? 

The House is expected to pass the bill this week and as early as Tuesday evening. The House Rules Committee must first set the parameters for debate, and then the House must vote to approve the rules of debate.

Publish : 2021-03-09 14:12:00

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