Economic Justice Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 18, 2020)
Economic Justice Act
This bill provides emergency funding to address economic disparities and the impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in communities, particularly with respect to low-income and minority populations.
Among other programs, the bill provides funding for child care, health services, job training, family support services, small businesses, and housing, as well as for hospital, school, and broadband infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions that raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, incentivize Medicaid expansion, establish a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, and institute clean water and air programs.
What just happenedDec 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7713-7806)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 18, 2020
- Dec 18, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7713-7806)
Finance Committee - Dec 18, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate