UpdatedTue, Dec 22, 2020 at 2:54 pm ET Replies(2) Wondering if you're eligible for the second round of federal coronavirus relief payments? Here's what you need to know about eligibility, how much the payments will be and when you might receive yours. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ACROSS AMERICA — Congress on Monday passed a long-awaited $900 billion coronavirus economic stimulus package, paving the way for many pandemic-weary and financially strapped Americans to receive direct payments from the federal government. Similar to the landmark CARES Act passed by Congress in April, questions remain about who will receive the payments, how much the payments will be, and when people can expect to see checks in mailboxes.