Email South Dakota is getting $1.1 billion from the American Rescue Plan. Now they have to spend it How the $1.1 billion South Dakota is set to receive through President Biden’s stimulus package will be spent remains to be seen. Stacey Barchenger, USA TODAY NETWORK Published 11:08 am UTC May. 7, 2021 President Joe Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill, includes $1,400 stimulus checks President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes $1,400 stimulus checks. Associated Press, USA TODAY Indiana plans to use some of its $3 billion for police body cameras. Maryland used a fifth of its $3.9 billion to send checks to low-income workers, establish tax benefits for families and businesses and support other relief programs.