Second Round of Stimulus Checks Seem to be in Danger

The second round of stimulus checks gets uncertain as the White House officials and Democrats have not yet made a deal.

Lawmakers remain in recess and are focusing on the November election. The White House and Democrats have not yet compromised with each other.

House Democrats, Senate Republicans, and President Donald Trump representatives came to a consensus on the need for another round of stimulus check before the stall negotiations. Generally, lawmakers agreed on a $1,200 stimulus payment for Americans eligible for the CARES Act payments. Also, there are expanded benefits for dependents of any age and the prorated checks for those who make slightly more per year, as per Tom's Guide.

However, the lawmakers won't go back to Washington for the next legislative session until September 7, Labor Day. According to a Forbes report, the chances of having stimulus check 2 is not clear even after resuming to discuss or reach a deal if they do so. Meaning, the second round of stimulus check date is in limbo.

At the same time, the stimulus package possibly won't have a second-round at all, as per Tom's Guide. The Senate Republicans pitched a "skinny bill" that does not include direct payments. According to the New Democrat Coalition, there is a House "skinny bill" as well. The formal proposals have not been introduced in the committee in either chamber. Republicans are said further to decrease the possibility of the second stimulus checks.

Supplemental unemployment is coming

Despite the second stimulus checks becoming gloomier, there is still good news for the unemployed Americans. According to CNBC, thirty states have been approved to offer an extra $300 weekly unemployment benefits. The additional payment was laid out in the executive order of the President earlier this month.

After the $600 bonus per week expired on July 31, the federal supplement to state unemployment programs has been a loud issue in the negotiations of stimulus payments. Meanwhile, few states such as Montana and Kentucky are offering an additional $100 for $400 weekly. Other states are still in the process of either applying or receiving approval for the program.

The recipients of the unemployment benefits do not need to apply separately for the payment. However, those beneficiaries will have to self-certify their unemployment, which should be related to the pandemic.

Here's what to do if you have not received the first stimulus check

Not all applicants of the first stimulus checks are eligible for several reasons. However, if you still believe that you qualify for the first stimulus check, look for the IRS' Get my Payment website to check your check's status.

On the other hand, if you found out that the stimulus payment debit card was in the email, you may use the U.S Post Office's Informed Delivery service to be notified when the payment is about to arrive. You can also call the IRS phone number for human help regarding the stimulus check.

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