Details on what West Virginians can Expect From Economic Relief Bill
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on March 26, 2020
FROM WV METRO NEWS
As states, businesses and workers struggle with the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Senate is reviewing a historic $2 trillion economic relief bill.
Both of West Virginia’s senators touted the provisions Wednesday. The House of Representatives would still need to agree to it, possibly on Friday.
“Thank goodness we got a bill. We got a good piece of legislation,” Sen. Joe Manchin said during a midday conference call with reporters.
The bill of more than 600 pages was in draft form Wednesday, and progress was slowed when some senators raised issues about unemployment benefits.
But the Senate approved the bill 96-0 late Wednesday.
President Trump has said he will sign it.
Here’s what West Virginians can expect from the main aspects of relief:
Cash payments to individuals
The bill provides cash payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, or $2,400 for married couples, and $500 per child. So that could be $3,400 for a family of four.
The amount is reduced if an individual makes more than $75,000 or a couple makes more than $150,000.
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