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Rep. Susie Lee Helps Send American Rescue Plan to President’s Desk, Securing Crucial Relief for Nevadans

March 10, 2021

Package Includes Legislation Rep. Lee Fought for Which Will Remove Taxes on First $10,200 of Unemployment Payments in 2020 Tax Filing

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the Senate-passed version of the American Rescue Plan, a comprehensive package to combat the COVID-19 virus and get American workers, businesses, and families key pandemic relief:

"I'm proud to have cast my vote to send the American Rescue Plan to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. This relief package is just the kind of big, bold action we need to build back southern Nevada's economy, which has been absolutely devastated by this pandemic. With this package, we secured direct payments to working families, along with relief for unemployed workers, schools, small businesses, vaccine distribution, child care and unemployment tax relief, and more. And, at long last, we were able to secure over $4 billion in direct aid for Nevada, something our state desperately needs to provide critical services and prevent layoffs of teachers, law enforcement officers, and first responders.

"I'm also proud that legislation I supported to prevent surprise tax bills for unemployed Nevadans made it into this final package. This legislation will remove taxes on the first $10,200 of unemployment payments – a measure that will go a long way in providing relief to Nevada families who are struggling to make ends meet.

"With this relief, we'll be able to crush this virus, get shots in arms, Nevadans back to work, our kids back in school, and our businesses open and thriving."

The American Rescue Plan includes:

  • $350 billion in direct aid to states, including over $4 billion in direct aid for Nevada;
  • Direct stimulus payments of $1,400 per individual;
  • Expanding emergency unemployment relief to include an additional $300/week in benefits through August 2021;
  • Expanding Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies so that no Nevadan would pay more than 8.5% of their income on health insurance and eliminating premiums entirely for those collecting unemployment;
  • $14 billion for vaccine administration and distribution;
  • $130 billion for K-12 schools;
  • $40 billion for higher education;
  • Nearly $50 billion for housing, rental, and homelessness assistance;
  • $39 billion for child care;
  • $25 billion for independent restaurants,
  • $23 billion to support the travel and tourism industry;
  • $1.25 billion in targeted relief for live venues, and more.