Friend,

Yesterday, the House passed the American Rescue Plan, and today, President Biden signed it into law.

It's one of the boldest pieces of economic legislation in generations. While some of my Senate colleagues voted against policies that would help lift people out of poverty and support working-class Americans, it's clear that this bill will provide much-needed relief to the American people.

The American Rescue Plan will increase unemployment benefits, provide rental assistance to people who are struggling to keep a roof over their heads, put money into the pockets of the American people, boost nutrition assistance to families, help states, frontline workers, and small businesses, and so much more.

Unlike the earlier COVID relief packages passed in the last administration, this legislation directly supports working-class people without wasteful handouts to the wealthy.

We still have a long fight ahead of us to pass transformative policies like recurring payments through the pandemic, increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour, canceling student debt, Medicare for All, and a homes guarantee, but I think this legislation is a step in the right direction.

I look forward to standing alongside you in our fights ahead.

In solidarity,

Ilhan Omar