The American Rescue Plan

Dear Friend,

I just voted over the weekend to pass the American Rescue Plan, a historic, comprehensive $1.9 trillion package that will provide economic relief and critical resources to New Mexicans, Tribal communities, public health and education systems, and state and local governments. This is the big and bold action we need to finally put America on the path toward ending this pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan that the Senate just passed will:

• Provide direct payments of $1,400 to eligible New Mexicans.
• Stand up an effective and equitable national vaccination program.
• Scale up testing to stop the spread of COVID, safely reopen schools, and protect at-risk populations.
• Deliver immediate relief to working families bearing the brunt of this crisis.
• Support state and local governments and Tribal communities that are struggling in the wake of COVID-19.
• Provide emergency paid leave and extend unemployment benefits.

You can learn more details about all of the important provisions in the American Rescue Plan by clicking here.

Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it now moves back to the House of Representatives, which needs to approve it before sending it to President Biden's desk to be signed into law, hopefully by the end of this week. I am confident that the American Rescue Plan will provide the immediate relief that so many New Mexicans are calling for and the resources that our communities need to effectively respond to and rebuild from this crisis.

New Mexico is moving in the right direction and making significant progress in tackling the virus. But if I can be of any assistance to you or your family during this challenging time, please don't hesitate to contact my office. We are here to help.

Sincerely,

MARTIN HEINRICH

United States Senator