WASHINGTON – The White House says direct payments of $ 1,400 to most Americans funded by the American Rescue Plan will begin appearing in bank accounts as early as this weekend.
Press secretary Jen Psaki said the government will make the first direct deposits this weekend. She says payments will continue in the coming weeks.
President Joe Biden signed the $ 1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan in the Oval Office on Thursday.
“This historic legislation is about rebuilding this country’s backbone,” said Biden when signing the bill in the Oval Office.
Biden originally planned to sign the bill on Friday, but he arrived at the White House more quickly than anticipated.
In addition to direct payments of $ 1,400 to individuals, the plan includes money to help distribute coronavirus vaccines, provide relief to homeowners and tenants, help reopen schools, provide help to state and local governments and an expansion of tax credit. among other resources.
–The Associated Press