Coronavirus Watch: House passes stimulus bill. Here's who is eligible for $1,400 checks.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass another round of pandemic relief money Wednesday, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk.
After Biden's expected approval, many Americans are looking at their biggest stimulus payouts yet. The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package also includes billions to help schools and colleges reopen, funding for vaccine distribution and federal money for unemployment benefits.
But who qualifies for the $1,400 checks? More students and senior citizens expect to be included this time around, while some high-wage earners will be left out. Here's more on who is getting the checks, and who isn't.
It's Wednesday, and this is Coronavirus Watch from the Paste BN Network. Here's more news to know today, as of 3 p.m. EST.
- The Biden administration is aiming to purchase an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. With that purchase, the U.S. will have more than enough vaccine doses to provide for every American, the White House said Wednesday.
- Texas formally dropped its mask mandate and reopened "100%" on Wednesday, and the Texas Rangers are looking to go to full capacity on Opening Day. The MLB team announced Wednesday that Globe Life Field will be at 100% capacity for its first game of the year, with masks required.
- Many people are turning to sobriety as the pandemic chugs along. Just ask Chrissie Teigen.
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– Jay Cannon, Paste BN Network and Wires Editor, @JayTCannon on Twitter