BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan is estimated to bring billions of dollars to New York State and help the state and local governments who have been devastated financially since the pandemic forced shutdowns.
According to Congressman Brian Higgins, the president's plan would bring more than $12.6 billion directly to New York State while municipalities are estimated to receive an additional $10.6 billion.
Erie and Niagara Counties are due to receive more than $792 million in relief.
"Over the last year, our communities have borne the brunt of costs and duties associated with responding to the pandemic and this work continues today," Congressman Higgins said in a statement. "It is the responsibility of the federal government to provide states and regions with disaster relief during times of national emergency. This bill protects the jobs of those working on the front lines, provides necessary resources to maintain essential services and delivers for our communities."
The president's American Rescue Plan provides $350 billion for state and local governments with 60% of the funds dedicated for states. Nationwide, local governments will receive $130.2 million. The plan is currently in committees and house leaders plan to bring the package to the floor for a vote "in a couple weeks".
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