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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

4/7/2025, 3:36 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1

Bill 111 hr 1, also known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, was a major piece of legislation passed by the US Congress in response to the economic crisis of 2008. The bill aimed to stimulate the economy and create jobs through a combination of tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and investments in education and healthcare.

One of the key provisions of the bill was a series of tax cuts for individuals and businesses, aimed at putting more money in people's pockets and encouraging spending. The bill also included funding for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and public transportation, with the goal of creating jobs and improving the country's infrastructure.

In addition, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated funding for education and healthcare, including grants to states to prevent teacher layoffs and funding for research into new medical treatments. The bill also included provisions to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages and avoid foreclosure. Overall, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was a comprehensive response to the economic crisis, aimed at stimulating the economy and creating jobs. While the bill was controversial and faced criticism from some lawmakers, it was ultimately seen as a necessary step to help the country recover from the recession.

Current Status of Bill HR 1

Bill HR 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2009. Bill HR 1 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2009.  Bill HR 1's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 111-5. as of February 17, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

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