Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Sunday evening a final deal on a long-awaited COVID-19 relief and stimulus package totaling about $900 billion.
Business relief: The bill includes more than $284 billion for more forgiveable Paycheck Protection Program loans.
COVID vaccine assistance: The bill sets aside $48 billion for COVID health care needs, including $20 billion to make vaccines available for free to those who need it.
Entertainment industry aid: The legislation will provide $15 billion for independent movie theaters and cultural institutions.
Rent Assistance: The deal provides $25 billion in emergency assistance to renters.
Education funding: There is $82 billion set aside for colleges and schools to fund AC and heating repair and retrofitting to reduce coronavirus risks and reopen classrooms.
The deal provides $10 billion for child care assistance.
Monday, December 21, 2020
What’s in the $900 billion coronavirus relief deal Congress just brokered
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