BREAKING: Congress passes third stimulus bill for coronavirus relief

COVID-19 Elections
Date Posted: 3/26/2020

A third Federal stimulus package addressing the COVID-19 pandemic has been passed by both houses of Congress. Known as the CARES Act, the wide-ranging package is the largest stimulus package, in terms of absolute dollars, in US history. President Donald Trump has indicated that he will quickly sign the bill into law.
Members of Congress hope the bill, which impacts nearly every American, will stabilize the U.S. economy in addition to providing support to medical providers and local governments as they attempt to address the coronavirus pandemic. It includes $13.5 billion in aid for K-12 schools, as well as direct relief payments to individuals who earn less than $75,000.
Stay tuned to Teach the Vote for follow-up posts on the specific provisions of the bill likely to impact public education and educators.
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