President Joe Biden's COVID stimulus bill explained in 6 charts Biden's COVID-19 bill is more than just $1,400 stimulus checks, it also includes an expansion of Obamacare and billions to distribute the vaccine. Ledyard King and Javier Zarracina, USA TODAY Published 10:52 pm UTC Mar. 17, 2021 President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which the House approved Wednesday, is more than just a $1,400 direct payment or a robust vaccine distribution program. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package includes money to expand health care, extend unemployment benefits and help reopen schools. Small businesses will get another infusion of assistance and renters will get a lifeline to stay in their homes.