The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which passed in early 2021, provided critical immediate relief to millions of Americans who have experienced economic hardship due to the economic fallout of the COVID-10 global pandemic. Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has failed to act upon any broader economic and policy changes outlined in President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan. Illinois families are starting to feel the economic squeeze as the cost of living increases due to inflation. Illinois lawmakers have an opportunity to provide targeted financial relief to Illinois families, particularly those most impacted by the current economic realities. Full report here.