Newly Passed Relief Bill Goes Far Beyond Impacts Of COVID

The COVID relief package passed by Congress aims to support low-income Americans with $1400 stimulus checks and an expanded child tax credit, increasing incomes by 20%. The child tax credit is raised to $3000 for children aged 6-17 and $3600 for those under 6, with monthly payments. The bill also includes $39 billion for child care centers, pension funding, and health insurance tax credits. It provides $31 billion for indigenous people and $5 billion for farmers of color. Despite its transformative nature, the $1.9 trillion bill faced opposition from Republicans, passing without their votes.

What is the new amount for the child tax credit for children under 6 years old?

• $3000

• $2000

• $1400

• $3600

How much funding is allocated to help struggling child care centers?

• $31 billion

• $39 billion

• $5 billion

• $1.9 trillion

What is the maximum percentage of income families will pay on healthcare due to expanded tax credits?

• 12%

• 5%

• 8.5%

• 10%

How much funding is provided for indigenous people in the relief bill?

• $5 billion

• $31 billion

• $39 billion

• $1.9 trillion

What was the Republican stance on the $1.9 trillion relief bill?

• It was unanimously supported.

• It was not enough funding.

• It was too expensive and too late.

• It was timely and necessary.