Will there be a fourth stimulus check sent to Americans in 2021? While there is plenty of debate about the status of the pandemic itself- there’s even more about the economic recovery that is taking place.
Here’s where we stand with the prospects of a fourth stimulus check:
The White House hasn’t committed to another round of payments. However, some lawmakers want to see another round. In fact, there are a few proposals floating around. At this point, the expectation is that the White House will stay out of the Congressional debate about a stimulus check.
“The president is certainly open to a range of ideas,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in early June. “He’s also proposed what he thinks is going to be the most effective for the short term.”
More than 2.3 million people have signed a Change.org petition calling for $2,000 monthly payments until the pandemic ends.
At this point, there’s nothing imminent- even on the table for debating purposes. Lawmakers have remained focused on an infrastructure proposal.
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