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After being excluded from previous rounds of stimulus checks, some of New Jersey's undocumented population might soon be eligible to receive up to $1,000 of stimulus benefits.
“As we emerge from this pandemic, we need to make targeted investments in both our small businesses and our workforce to lay the foundation for a stronger and fairer future that works for everyone,” New Jersey's governor, Phil Murphy said in a statement.
Murphy added that the payments would be done using $40 million from the federal CARES Act, which was passed by Congress last March.
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In the proposed program, the people who were previously excluded from the stimulus checks and unemployment benefits in the last three COVID relief packages would get a one-time cash assistance payment.
Here's the proposed breakdown:
- Up to $ 1,000 for individuals
- Up to $ 2,000 for families
These payments, however, would only apply to people who earned less than $55,000 but different from the previous relief bills, ITIN holders would qualify for this aid.
Aside from the payments, Murphy also unveiled $ 235 million in funding for small business and non-profit relief. Here's the breakdown on how that funding would be distributed:
- Microbusinesses: $120 million
- Bars and Restaurants: $20 million
- Child Care Facilities: $10 million
- New Businesses and Start-Ups: $25 million
- Sustain and Serve: $10 million
- Other Small Businesses and non-profits: $50 million
Murphy added that the individual payments could "begin accepting applications in the coming months," though it is unclear how the funds would be distributed.
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Correction: The headline of this story has been updated to include other previously excluded New Jersey residents.
