Sanders virtual meeting series on the American Rescue Plan

With Vermont Small Businesses, Towns, and Public Libraries

April 7 – 8

Senator Bernie Sanders Join me for a series of virtual meetings on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) on April 7 and 8. I will be meeting with local small businesses, town leaders, and public libraries to discuss their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and how we can best use the substantial federal funding coming into the state to strengthen our local economies and communities.

The ARP, the federal rescue package enacted in March, is bringing significant relief to Vermont, including $1.3 billion in state and local aid, assistance to small businesses, and over $2 million in additional funding for public libraries. The ARP is also bringing direct aid to individuals through stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, food assistance, and critical investments in housing, health care, and education. To my mind, it is one of the most significant pieces of legislation for working families in the modern history of this country, and I believe it has the power to bring real change to our small state.

We must ensure the relief provided through the ARP gets to all who need it, which is why I’m holding these meetings to learn more about how our state is responding to and recovering from the pandemic, and to discuss what can be done to meet the needs of Vermonters.

I hope you can join me for these discussions, as we hear from Vermonters throughout our state about how we can use this federal funding to move forward together.

Find more information about each event below and on my website: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/upcoming-events

Wednesday, April 7

Vermont Small Businesses Meeting

What: Panel Discussion and Q&A with Small Businesses on the American Rescue Plan
When: Wednesday, April 7, 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Where: Virtual event hosted via Webex
Details: Small businesses interested in attending can register for the event here: https://senate.webex.com/senate/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef2f4df271d4e71322d0adc9990ee0d0b

Members of the press and the public are invited to watch the event at: https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders

Thursday, April 8

Vermont Municipalities Meeting

What: Panel Discussion and Q&A with Municipalities on the American Rescue Plan, in partnership with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns
When: Thursday, April 8, 12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Where: Virtual event hosted via WebEx
Details: All municipal officials – including mayors, town managers, town clerks, select board members, first responders, and town department leaders – are encouraged to attend and participate in the Q&A portion of the event. All interested can register for the event here: https://senate.webex.com/senate/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1e3b750af7582e9e39fa70e215174290

Members of the press and the public are invited to watch the event at: https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders

Vermont Public Libraries Meeting

What: Roundtable Discussion with Vermont Public Libraries on the American Rescue Plan
When: Thursday, April 8, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Where: Virtual event hosted via Webex
Details: Librarians, library board members, and members of the public interested in attending can register for the event here: https://senate.webex.com/senate/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef88ac162f2829f269adfa287f0e14d83

How Can We Help?

My Burlington office has a team of experienced caseworkers who help Vermonters navigate federal agencies every day. If you think my office can help you, please do not hesitate to call 1-800-339-9834 or (802) 862-0697, or click here.

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