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Senate Passes American Rescue Plan and Increases Restaurant Revitalization Fund Sunday, March 7, 2021   (0 Comments) Posted by: Lenza Jolley Share | On March 6, 2021, the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan, including increasing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to $28.6 billion. The National Restaurant Association has advocated for an industry-specific recovery fund since the onset of the pandemic and we will continue supporting measures that help all restaurants in need. Following the vote, Sean Kennedy, EVP of Public Affairs, issued the following statement: "Every vote brings us closer to the relief restaurants have needed for the last year. The Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan means we have turned the corner and can see the finish line. We appreciate leadership’s continued support of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and the other programs in this bill that will support restaurants across the industry to put us on the road to recovery. We also appreciate the Senate’s action in increasing the size of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to $28.6 billion. We look forward to prompt consideration of the American Rescue Plan in the House.” « Back to Index