2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Provide $1.9 Trillion To Address The Pandemic, Including
$350 Billion To State And Local Governments, $47.8 Billion For COVID
Testing And Tracing, $168 Billion To Educational Institutions And $50
Billion To Small Businesses. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "provide roughly $1.9 trillion in funding to
further address the health and economic effects of COVID-19, including
approximately $350 billion in direct aid to state and local
governments; $47.8 billion for testing and contact tracing; $168
billion to assist educational institutions; and $50 billion to assist
small businesses." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by
a vote of 219-212, sent to the Senate and President, and the Senate
version ultimately became law. [House Vote 49,
2/27/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/27/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
Democrats Pursued Budget Reconciliation To Avoid A Potential
Republican Senate Filibuster Which Would Allow Passing The Package
On A Simple Majority. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Although Congress passed aid measures last year with bipartisan
support, Democrats opted to use the budget reconciliation process
this time to avoid the risk of a Republican Senate filibuster. That
decision, which allows the package to pass on a simple majority
vote, angered Republicans who noted last year Congress passed nearly
$4 trillion worth of bipartisan pandemic aid laws (PL 116-123; PL
116-127; PL 116-136; PL 116-139; PL 116-260)." [Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21]
Most Of The Funds Would Be For The $1,400 Direct Payments,
Unemployment Checks, Financial Aid To State And Local Governments
And Public Schools, While Also Helping Businesses, Vaccine
Distribution, COVID Testing, And Expanding Healthcare Coverage.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Most of the money in the
package would be used for tax rebate checks of up to $1,400,
expanded unemployment benefits, aid to state and local governments,
and assistance to help public schools reopen after months of online
learning. Funds are also included to help restaurants, airlines,
faltering union pension plans and more, as well as for vaccine
distribution, virus testing and expanding health insurance
coverage." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/26/21]
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021 Did Not Include The Hyde
Amendment And Instead Provided The Greatest Expansion Of
Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Since Obamacare. According to a Roll Call
op-ed by Marjorie Dannenfelser, "Earlier this year, President Joe
Biden followed through on a major campaign promise to the abortion
lobby --- and broke with decadeslong bipartisan consensus --- by
signing a massive stimulus bill without pro-life Hyde Amendment
protections. In the guise of COVID-19 relief, the so-called American
Rescue Plan was the largest expansion of taxpayer-funded abortion
since Obamacare. Now with the administration's budget proposal
expected this week, a slew of life-saving policies modeled after
Hyde could also be on the chopping block." [Marjorie Dannenfelser
Op-Ed − Roll Call,
5/25/21]
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021 Included Additional Funding For
The Title X Family Planning Program. According to a press release
from NARAL, "Today, President Biden signed into law the American
Rescue Plan Act, the sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package to address the healthcare and economic crises caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation will help expand access to
healthcare and provide additional funding for the Title X family
planning program. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the
bill earlier today following the Senate's passage over the weekend."
[Press Release -- NARAL,
3/11/21]
2021: Senate Republicans Failed To Add The Hyde Amendment Into The
American Rescue Plan Act. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Lankford, R-Okla., motion to waive all applicable sections of the
Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Murray, D-Wash., point
of order that the Lankford amendment no. 1031 to the Schumer,
D-N.Y., substitute amendment no. 891 to the bill is not germane and
thus violates section 313(b)(1)(d) of the Congressional Budget Act.
The amendment would make conforming changes to insert the bill's
provisions related to public health programs and domestic violence
prevention and support programs into the December 2020 omnibus
appropriations and coronavirus relief law, which would prohibit the
use of funds for abortion services." The vote was on a motion to
waive. The Senate failed to acquire a 3/5 majority and rejected the
motion by a vote of 52-47. [Senate Vote 94,
3/6/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
3/6/21; Congressional
Actions, S.Amdt.
1031;
Congressional Actions, S.Amdt.
891;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The American Rescue Plan
Of 2021, Which Would Be A $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package.
In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for the "motion to recommit the bill to the House Budget
Committee." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House rejected the
motion by a vote of 205-218. [House Vote 48,
2/27/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/27/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The American Rescue Plan
Of 2021, Which Would Be A $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package.
In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted against the "adoption of the rule that would provide for House
floor consideration of the fiscal 2021 budget reconciliation bill (HR
1319) comprising a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The rule
would provide for up to one hour of debate on HR 1319 immediately
following adoption of the rule and provide for automatic adoption of a
Yarmuth, D-Ky., manager's amendment to the bill." The vote was on the
adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of 219-210.
[House Vote 47, 2/26/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
2/26/21; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The American Rescue Plan
Of 2021, Which Would Be A $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package.
In February 2021, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted against the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 166) that would
provide for House floor consideration of the fiscal 2021 budget
reconciliation bill (HR 1319) comprising a $1.9 trillion coronavirus
relief package. The rule would provide for up to one hour of debate on
HR 1319 immediately following adoption of the rule and provide for
automatic adoption of a Yarmuth, D-Ky., manager's amendment to the
bill." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The
House agreed to the motion by a vote of 217-205. [House Vote 46,
2/26/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021,
Which Provided A $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package To Address
The Impacts Of The Pandemic, Including $362 Billion To Support State
And Local Governments, $47.8 Billion For Testing And Contract Tracing,
$168 Billion For Schools, And $53.6 Billion For Small Businesses. In
March 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment
to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "address the health and economic effects of
COVID-19, including approximately $362 billion in direct aid to state
and local governments; $47.8 billion for testing and contact tracing;
$168 billion to assist educational institutions; and $53.6 billion to
assist small businesses." The vote was on concurring in the Senate
amendment to the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of
220-211 and sent to the President and ultimately the bill became law.
[House Vote 72, 3/10/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
3/10/21; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1319]
Democrats Pursued Budget Reconciliation To Avoid A Potential
Republican Senate Filibuster Which Would Allow Passing The Package
On A Simple Majority. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Although Congress passed aid measures last year with bipartisan
support, Democrats opted to use the budget reconciliation process
this time to avoid the risk of a Republican Senate filibuster. That
decision, which allows the package to pass on a simple majority
vote, angered Republicans who noted last year Congress passed nearly
$4 trillion worth of bipartisan pandemic aid laws (PL 116-123; PL
116-127; PL 116-136; PL 116-139; PL 116-260)." [Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21]
Most Of The Money In The Coronavirus Relief Package Would Be Used
For The $1,400 Direct Payments, Expanding Unemployment Checks,
Financial Aid To State Governments And Localities, And Assisting
Public Schools Re-Open To In-Person Instruction, While Also Helping
Businesses, Vaccine Distribution, COVID Testing, And Expanding
Healthcare Coverage. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Most
of the money in the package would be used for tax rebate checks of
up to $1,400, expanded unemployment benefits, aid to state and
local governments, and assistance to help public schools reopen
after months of online learning. Funds are also included to help
restaurants, airlines, faltering union pension plans and more, as
well as for vaccine distribution, virus testing and expanding health
insurance coverage." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/26/21]
The $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Authorized New Federal
Spending And A Temporary Increase In Anti-Poverty Programs To
Support Struggling Families During The Pandemic. According to The
Washington Post, "Congress approved a sweeping $1.9 trillion
coronavirus relief package on Wednesday, authorizing a flurry of new
federal spending and a temporary yet dramatic increase in
anti-poverty programs to help millions of families still struggling
amid the pandemic." [The Washington Post,
3/10/21]
Republicans Portrayed The American Rescue Plan As "Wasteful And
Unnecessary," Claimed That Funds Remained Available From Former
Congressional Packages, And Argued That Not All Programs Were
Related Directly To The Pandemic. According to The Washington
Post, "Republicans, meanwhile, sought to portray the bill as
wasteful and unnecessary. They cited the fact that sums still remain
from past congressional packages, including a nearly $1 trillion
law adopted in December. And party leaders faulted Democrats for
focusing relief on aid programs they say are not immediately related
to the pandemic." [The Washington Post,
3/10/21]
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021 Did Not Include The Hyde
Amendment And Instead Provided The Greatest Expansion Of
Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Since Obamacare. According to a Roll Call
op-ed by Marjorie Dannenfelser, "Earlier this year, President Joe
Biden followed through on a major campaign promise to the abortion
lobby --- and broke with decadeslong bipartisan consensus --- by
signing a massive stimulus bill without pro-life Hyde Amendment
protections. In the guise of COVID-19 relief, the so-called American
Rescue Plan was the largest expansion of taxpayer-funded abortion
since Obamacare. Now with the administration's budget proposal
expected this week, a slew of life-saving policies modeled after
Hyde could also be on the chopping block." [Marjorie Dannenfelser
Op-Ed − Roll Call,
5/25/21]
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021 Included Additional Funding For
The Title X Family Planning Program. According to a press release
from NARAL, "Today, President Biden signed into law the American
Rescue Plan Act, the sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief
package to address the healthcare and economic crises caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation will help expand access to
healthcare and provide additional funding for the Title X family
planning program. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the
bill earlier today following the Senate's passage over the weekend."
[Press Release -- NARAL,
3/11/21]
2021: Senate Republicans Failed To Add The Hyde Amendment Into The
American Rescue Plan Act. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Lankford, R-Okla., motion to waive all applicable sections of the
Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Murray, D-Wash., point
of order that the Lankford amendment no. 1031 to the Schumer,
D-N.Y., substitute amendment no. 891 to the bill is not germane and
thus violates section 313(b)(1)(d) of the Congressional Budget Act.
The amendment would make conforming changes to insert the bill's
provisions related to public health programs and domestic violence
prevention and support programs into the December 2020 omnibus
appropriations and coronavirus relief law, which would prohibit the
use of funds for abortion services." The vote was on a motion to
waive. The Senate failed to acquire a 3/5 majority and rejected the
motion by a vote of 52-47. [Senate Vote 94,
3/6/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
3/6/21; Congressional
Actions, S.Amdt.
1031;
Congressional Actions, S.Amdt.
891;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For The Senate Amendment To The
American Rescue Plan Of 2021. In March 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "Greene, R-Ga.,
motion to adjourn." The vote was on a motion to adjourn. The House
rejected the motion by a vote of 149-235. [House Vote 71,
3/10/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/10/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Senate Amendment To
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021. In March 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the
rule that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate
amendment to the fiscal 2021 budget reconciliation bill comprising a
$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package (HR 1319), via motion to
concur. It would provide for up to two hours of debate on the motion to
concur." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the
rule by a vote of 216-206. [House Vote 66,
3/9/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
198]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Senate Amendment To
The American Rescue Plan Of 2021. In March 2021, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order
the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment)
on the rule (H Res 198) that would provide for House floor consideration
of the Senate amendment to the fiscal 2021 budget reconciliation bill
comprising a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package (HR 1319), via
motion to concur. It would provide for up to two hours of debate on the
motion to concur." The vote was on a motion to order the previous
question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 216-206. [House
Vote 65, 3/9/21;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
198]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Authorize $47.8 Billion For COVID Testing And Tracing,
$7.5 Billion For Vaccine Distribution, $6.1 Billion For Vaccine
Development, And Require Medicaid And CHIP To Cover COVID Vaccine
Costs. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly,
"provide $47.8 billion for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing; $7.5
billion for vaccine administration and distribution; and $6.1 billion
for vaccine and therapeutic development, manufacturing and procurement.
It would require Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program
to fully cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines." The vote was on passage.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 219-212, sent to the Senate and
President, and the Senate version ultimately became law. [House Vote
49, 2/27/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
2/27/21; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against An Amendment That Would
Provide A Total Of $11.8 Billion For COVID-19 Response Efforts
Overseas, Tribal Services, The Fish And Wildlife Service, The National
Science Foundation And The National Institute Of Standards And
Technology. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick effectively voted against
the manager's amendment to the American Rescue Plan of 2021 which would,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "incorporate spending provisions
recommended by the Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science,
Space, and Technology committees, which would provide a total of $11.8
billion -- including $8.7 billion for COVID-19 health response efforts
overseas; $900 million for tribal services, including social services
and housing improvement; $105 million for the Fish and Wildlife
Service; $600 million for National Science Foundation; and $150
million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology." The
vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a
vote of 219-210. [House Vote 47,
2/26/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against An Amendment That Would
Increase Funding For COVID -19 Testing And Tracing By $1.8 Billion,
Increase Emergency Rental Assistance Funding By $1.2 Billion, And Add
Tax Code Changes Regarding Pension Plans And Employer Tax Credits. In
February 2021, Fitzpatrick effectively voted against the manager's
amendment to the American Rescue Plan of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $1.8 billion funding provided for
general COVID-19 testing and contract tracing; increase by $1.2 billion
funding provided for emergency rental assistance, for grants to areas
with high numbers of low-income renters; and add several sections to
make tax code changes to conform to the bill's provisions related to
assistance for pension plans and employer tax credits." The vote was on
the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of
219-210. [House Vote 47,
2/26/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against An Amendment That Would
Provide A Total Of $11.8 Billion For COVID-19 Response Efforts
Overseas, Tribal Services, The Fish And Wildlife Service, The National
Science Foundation And The National Institute Of Standards And
Technology. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick effectively voted against
the manager's amendment to the American Rescue Plan of 2021 which would,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "incorporate spending provisions
recommended by the Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, and Science,
Space, and Technology committees, which would provide a total of $11.8
billion -- including $8.7 billion for COVID-19 health response efforts
overseas; $900 million for tribal services, including social services
and housing improvement; $105 million for the Fish and Wildlife
Service; $600 million for National Science Foundation; and $150
million for the National Institute of Standards and Technology." The
vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to
the motion by a vote of 217-205. [House Vote 46,
2/26/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against An Amendment That Would
Increase Funding For COVID -19 Testing And Tracing By $1.8 Billion,
Increase Emergency Rental Assistance Funding By $1.2 Billion, And Add
Tax Code Changes Regarding Pension Plans And Employer Tax Credits. In
February 2021, Fitzpatrick effectively voted against the manager's
amendment to the American Rescue Plan of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "increase by $1.8 billion funding provided for
general COVID-19 testing and contract tracing; increase by $1.2 billion
funding provided for emergency rental assistance, for grants to areas
with high numbers of low-income renters; and add several sections to
make tax code changes to conform to the bill's provisions related to
assistance for pension plans and employer tax credits." The vote was on
a motion to order the previous question. The House agreed to the motion
by a vote of 217-205. [House Vote 46,
2/26/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/26/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
166]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Removing Provisions Of The
American Rescue Plan That Would Make Federal Workers Diagnosed With
COVID Eligible For Worker's Compensation And Removing Provisions That
Would Expedite Labor Department Review Of Instances Of Health Care
Denial Of Treatment For Someone Eligible For COBRA Subsidies. In March
2021, Fitzpatrick voted against the automatic adoption of the resolution
which would according to Congressional Quarterly, "direct the House
clerk to make corrections in the engrossment of the $1.9 trillion
coronavirus relief package (HR 1319) that would strike from the bill a
section that would make eligible for federal workers' compensation
benefits federal employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19 and whose
work included in-person contact with others or other coronavirus
exposure risk; strike from the bill provisions that would provide for
expedited Labor Department review of cases in which a group health plan
denies a request for treatment by an individual eligible for subsidized
COBRA continuation coverage under the bill's provisions; and make
technical corrections." The vote was on the adoption of the rule. The
House adopted the rule by a vote of 218-207, thus automatically adopting
the resolution. [House Vote 51,
3/1/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/1/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
176;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
179]
2021: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Removing Provisions Of The
American Rescue Plan That Would Make Federal Workers Diagnosed With
COVID Eligible For Worker's Compensation And Removing Provisions That
Would Expedite Labor Department Review Of Instances Of Health Care
Denial Of Treatment For Someone Eligible For COBRA Subsidies. In March
2021, Fitzpatrick effectively voted against the automatic adoption of
the resolution which would according to Congressional Quarterly, "direct
the House clerk to make corrections in the engrossment of the $1.9
trillion coronavirus relief package (HR 1319) that would strike from the
bill a section that would make eligible for federal workers'
compensation benefits federal employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19
and whose work included in-person contact with others or other
coronavirus exposure risk; strike from the bill provisions that would
provide for expedited Labor Department review of cases in which a group
health plan denies a request for treatment by an individual eligible for
subsidized COBRA continuation coverage under the bill's provisions; and
make technical corrections." The vote was on a motion to order the
previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 220-201.
[House Vote 50, 3/1/21;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/1/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
176;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
179]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Grant $50 Billion To Support Small Businesses, Including
$25 Billion For Restaurants. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "provide $50 billion for small business
assistance, including $25 billion for restaurants." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 219-212, sent to the
Senate and President, and the Senate version ultimately became law.
[House Vote 49, 2/27/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
2/27/21; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021,
Which Extended Federal Unemployment Benefits, Provided $1,400 Tax
Rebates For Eligible Americans, And Extended Various Employer And
Individual Tax Credits, Including Health Insurance Premiums Tax
Credits. In March 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the
Senate amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "extend federal unemployment
compensation benefits through Sept. 6, 2021; provide tax rebates of
$1,400 for individuals with incomes of $75,000 or less; and extend or
expand a number of employer and individual tax credits, including
credits to subsidize health insurance premiums." The vote was on
concurring in the Senate amendment to the bill. The House concurred with
the Senate by a vote of 220-211 and sent to the President and ultimately
the bill became law. [House Vote 72,
3/10/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/10/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Extend And Increase Unemployment Payments To $400 For 24
Weeks, Provide Direct Payments Of $1,400 To Eligible Americans,
Expanding Various Tax Credits And Gradually Increase The Hourly Federal
Minimum Wage To $15. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to Congressional
Quarterly, "extend and increase federal unemployment compensation
benefits for 24 weeks and increase the weekly amount to $400; provide
tax rebates of $1,400 for individuals with incomes of $75,000 or less;
extend or expand a number of employer and individual tax credits,
including credits to subsidize health insurance premiums; and gradually
increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 219-212, sent to the
Senate and President, and the Senate version ultimately became law.
[House Vote 49, 2/27/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
2/27/21; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Authorize $195.3 Billion To State Governments And $130.2
Billion To Localities, $128.6 Billion For An Elementary And Secondary
School Emergency Relief Fund Through FY 2023, $39.6 Billion To Higher
Institutions And Extend The 15% Increase Through September 2021 Of The
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits. In February 2021,
Fitzpatrick voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which
would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide $195.3 billion
for direct assistance to states and $130.2 billion for local
governments; $128.6 billion through fiscal 2023 for an Education
Department elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund and
$39.6 billion for grants to higher education institutions, including to
provide emergency financial aid; and continue the 15% increase in
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through September
2021." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
219-212, sent to the Senate and President and the Senate version
ultimately became law. [House Vote 49,
2/27/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/27/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted Against The American Rescue Plan Of 2021,
Which Would Grant $30.5 Billion For Transit, $18 Billion For Airline
And Aviation Manufacturing Support And $4 Billion For Agriculture
Department Pandemic-Related Aid. In February 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "provide $30.5 billion for transit, $18
billion for airline and aviation manufacturing industry payroll support;
and $4 billion for Agriculture Department pandemic-related assistance."
The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 219-212,
sent to the Senate and President, and the Senate version ultimately
became law. [House Vote 49,
2/27/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/27/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
1319]