Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID plan includes another $1,400 for eligible Americans

Biden is calling for increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Published: January 14, 2021 5:16pm

Updated: January 14, 2021 11:48pm

President-elect Joe Biden has revealed a nearly $2 trillion "American Rescue Plan" with multiple components including more money that would go to Americans following the recent $600 relief payments many Americans received.

One facet of the plan includes another $1,400 in direct payments for eligible Americans. Biden is also calling for increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

 

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