Mounts a National Vaccine Program

American workers should not have to lie awake at night wondering if they’ll make it home from work safely the next day, or if they’ll bring home the virus to their loved ones and communities. 

To address the pandemic, the American Rescue Plan will invest about $160 billion to provide the supplies, emergency response, testing, and public health workforce to stop the spread of COVID-19, while distributing vaccines as quickly as possible and addressing racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes. These emergency measures will help combat the heavy toll this virus is exacting, and will deliver community-based and culturally competent care.

Further, the CDC has announced they are sending $3 billion in grants approved under the American Rescue Plan to 64 states, territories and major cities. This investment will support state and local health departments and community-based organizations to increase vaccine access, acceptance and uptake.

(Source: White House Fact Sheet)