Statement on on Governor's Proposal for American Rescue Plan Funding

Statement from Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano

“The Legislature has made clear its belief that appropriating American Rescue Plan funding must be done through a transparent and deliberative process. We appreciate the Governor’s spending proposal, but we continue to believe that this once-in a generation opportunity demands a thoughtful public vetting. To that end, we will continue to pursue placing these one-time federal dollars, which were intended to be spent over multiple years, into the segregated fund so that we can hear from communities and stakeholders throughout the Commonwealth. As this process unfolds, we will consider the Governor’s proposal and the worthy causes he identified as we collaborate with all parties to ensure a robust, sustained, and equitable recovery.”