March 17, 2021: COVID-19 Legislative Update

Policy Resolution Group COVID-19 Legislative Update

March 17, 2021

The Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP” or “the Act”), as amended by the Senate, handing President Biden a signature legislative achievement barely 50 days into his tenure. Less than a week after the enactment of the ARP, attention has already turned to swiftly implementing the law, and, ultimately, selling its virtues to the voting public.

As Congress heads into a spring lull, at least on the floor, it is worth taking stock of the ARP, its significance, and what it can tell us about the viability of the rest of the Biden agenda. A few thoughts:

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