Here's what is expected to be in the final bill, though specifics are subject to change because its final text has yet to be distributed: Axios
Direct payments: The bill would distribute up to $1,200 to Americans in the form of a one-time direct deposit, $2,400 for couples, and $3,000 for family of four. The payments will be phased out based on income levels. Axios
Small businesses will get $367 billion to keep making payroll while workers have to stay home. "Companies with 500 or fewer employees could tap up to $10 million each in forgivable small business loans to keep paychecks flowing," the AP notes. Axios
Federally guaranteed loans will provide eight weeks of assistance for qualifying employers who maintain payroll. Those who meet requirements would have costs such as utilities, mortgage interest and rent forgiven Axios
Unemp. benefits: $600 perwk would be added to normal state benefits for up to4months with an extra 13 weeks of benefits-adding up to 39 weeks of regular unemp.t insurance "through the end of 2020." The coverage would be effective Jan. 27. The deal extends to gig economy workers,
Health care and social services: $242 billion would be set aside "in additional emergency appropriations to fight the virus and shore up for safety net programs," per the AP. It'll fund public health providers including hospitals, the CDC, child nutrition programs, food stamps ..
ndustry: The final number for big businesses like airlines is still up in the air, but Republicans are seeking $500 billion in loans. Provisions against potential employer abuses are also still subject to negotiations. Axios
Payroll taxes: The measure enables individuals to defer payment of their 2020 payroll taxes until 2021 and 2022.
States and local governments will get $150 billion, with $8 billion set aside for tribal governments. Axios
States and local governments will get $150 billion, with $8 billion set aside for tribal governments. Axios
