Casten Highlights How Illinois Will Soon Receive State and Local Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan
Downers Grove, IL — Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten proudly highlights the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that the U.S. Department of Treasury is releasing to Illinois as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will provide vital resources for Illinois families and communities.
"The coronavirus pandemic has devastated families and communities across the nation in so many different ways," said Casten. "After months of meeting with state & local officials to understand their needs, I'm glad the Treasury Department will provide additional relief to local governments under the American Rescue Plan so that much-needed resources reach our communities."
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility to meet local needs. In addition to allowing for flexible spending up to the level of their revenue loss, recipients can use funds to:
- Support public health expenditures;
- Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency;
- Aid the communities and populations hardest hit by the crisis;
- Provide premium pay for essential workers; and
- Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.
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