legislation: 116-s-5065

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116-s-5065 116 s 5065 Economic Justice Act Economics and Public Finance 2020-12-18 2020-12-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7713-7806) Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 25 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. 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z  

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