Biden Says He Intends to Sign the Coronavirus Relief Bill ‘As Soon As I Can Get It’
President Biden said Monday he intends to sign the American Rescue Plan into law “as soon as I can get it,” with the massive coronavirus relief and stimulus bill poised for final passage in Congress by mid-week.
Biden made the comments to reporters during a visit to a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center where veterans were receiving vaccine doses.
The Senate on Saturday passed Biden’s coronavirus relief measure via budget reconciliation in a 50-49 vote along party lines. The legislation was changed from the version the House passed late last month, meaning the lower chamber will have to vote on the updated version before it can be sent to Biden’s desk.
The House vote may not take place until Wednesday, Democratic aides said, as it awaits the paperwork from the Senate.
