PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday’s anniversary of the signing of the American Rescue Plan into law, President Joe Biden visited a Philadelphia elementary school that was positively impacted by the law’s funding. Philadelphia’s school district alone received $1.1 billion through the American Rescue Plan. Nationwide, 99% of schools are now open safely due to the support this law is providing.
In spite of every Republican in Congress voting against the American Rescue Plan, this crucial legislation is providing over $17 billion in relief for Pennsylvania families, thanks to Democrats.
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The Hill: Biden marks anniversary of American Rescue Plan with visit to elementary school
President Biden on Friday marked the first anniversary of his signing the American Rescue Plan into law by visiting a Philadelphia elementary school to tout how the funding has kept schools open and even expanded programming amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden toured Luis Muñoz-Marín Elementary School, meeting with students who participate in after-school programs and speaking with teachers about how they’ve used funds from the $1.9 trillion legislation over the past year.
One student gave Biden a drawing and a hug. Another talked about how they liked to play basketball and take part in an art program after school.
“I live here, and I grew up in this community, and we were supporting so much, and we were rooting for you, and we love you,” one teacher told Biden.
The Philadelphia school district received $1.1 billion in funding through the American Rescue Plan. It used that money to make up for learning loss during the pandemic, improve facilities and provide mental health support.
Biden administration officials and Democratic lawmakers have spent the week highlighting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan over the last year, pointing to reduced poverty, job and wage gains, greater housing stability and progress against the pandemic that they argue is a direct result of the $1.9 trillion legislation, which passed without any Republican support.
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“On this one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, let’s be clear: We did it alone. Without one single Republican vote. The Democrats — you brought us back,” Biden told House Democrats at their retreat in Philadelphia.
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