Coronavirus | Biden’s ‘transformative’ COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress

If it makes it to his desk, Mr. Biden — who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority — could sign the historic bill into law by week’s end

President Joe Biden’s massive relief plan is on the verge clearing Congress with a final vote Wednesday, offering a lifeline for millions of American families and businesses and stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic.

Democratic leaders said the $1.9 trillion package, broadly popular with Americans and approved by the Senate at the weekend, heads to the House for likely passage days before a crucial deadline, and culminating a weeks-long negotiation over the cost and scope of the measure.

If it makes it to his desk, Mr. Biden — who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority — could sign the historic bill into law by week’s end.

But the plan that funds COVID-19 vaccines, preserves unemployment benefits for millions, and sends relief checks of up to $1,400 to most Americans can…

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