HR-1319 : Became Public Law

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.

Specifically, the bill provides funding for

  • agriculture and nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program);
  • schools and institutions of higher education;
  • child care and programs for older Americans and their families;
  • COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, treatment, and prevention;
  • mental health and substance-use disorder services;
  • emergency rental assistance, homeowner assistance, and other housing programs;
  • payments to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for economic relief;
  • multiemployer pension plans;
  • small business assistance, including specific programs for restaurants and live venues; and
  • programs for health care workers, transportation workers, federal employees, veterans, and other targeted populations.

The bill also includes provisions that

  • raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025;
  • extend unemployment benefits and related services;
  • provide a maximum recovery rebate of $1,400 per eligible individual;
  • expand and otherwise modify certain tax credits, including the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit;
  • provide premium assistance for certain health insurance coverage; and
  • require coverage, without cost-sharing, of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-11PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-2.Library of Congress
2021-03-11PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2021-03-10FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2021-03-10ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-03-10VoteOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 211 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196-1259)House floor actions
2021-03-10ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-03-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 198, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1319.House floor actions
2021-03-10ResolvingDifferencesMr. Yarmuth moved that the House concur in the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H1196-1286)House floor actions
2021-03-09FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2021-03-06VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 110.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Daines to commit to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 108.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Cornyn to commit to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 102.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Scott FL, to commit to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 100.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Kennedy to commit to Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 99.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committees on Environment and Public Works; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Veterans' Affairs; Finance; Foreign Relations; Indian Affairs; each with instructions (11 motions considered en bloc) rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 98.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06FloorMotion by Senator Hagerty to commit to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works with instructions made in Senate.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Cotton to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 92.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Capito to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 90.Senate
2021-03-06VoteMotion by Senator Grassley to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 85.Senate
2021-03-05FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1219-1269)Senate
2021-03-04FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion.Senate
2021-03-04VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 73. (CR S1051)Senate
2021-03-02CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.Senate
2021-03-02CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2021-02-27FloorThe Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319.House floor actions
2021-02-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-02-27VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 212 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H773-835)House floor actions
2021-02-27VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 218 (Roll no. 48).House floor actions
2021-02-27FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2021-02-27FloorMrs. Hinson moved to recommit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H852)House floor actions
2021-02-27FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1319.House floor actions
2021-02-26FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1319 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.House floor actions
2021-02-26FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 166. (consideration: CR H773-853)House floor actions
2021-02-26FloorRule H. Res. 166 passed House.House floor actions
2021-02-26FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 166 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1319 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.House floor actions
2021-02-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 1.House floor actions
2021-02-24CommitteeThe House Committee on the Budget reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-7, by Mr. Yarmuth.House floor actions
2021-02-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
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Economics and Public Finance
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