Despite inflation, the United States’ economy has weathered one of the world’s deadliest pandemics. With the unemployment rate lingering around 3.6 percent, Congress is unlikely to adopt another stimulus check plan for the majority of Americans.
Despite this, there is still talk of a fourth stimulus check for Social Security users. Social Security benefits, which are provided to retirees and those who are unable to work due to a disability, are predictable, but they do not keep pace with inflation. Rick Delaney, president of The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), wrote to Congress requesting a one-time $1,400 stimulus payment for Social Security claimants. It’s been seven months since then.
$2000 Stimulus Check Being Discussed
Governor Wolf was joined by Rep. Patty Kim earlier this month in Harrisburg to encourage GOP state legislators to adopt the PA Opportunity Program to help Pennsylvanians who are struggling with rising expenses. A lot has transpired since then, from inflation to price increases to the Ukraine situation. “Pennsylvanians need our support today more than they did in February,” Governor Wolf said.
The governor has marketed the stimulus check idea as a way to help employees and families who are still suffering financial hardship as a result of the epidemic. The stimulus checks will help many individuals who are “still covering pandemic-related bills, stabilizing their budgets, and rebuilding their savings.”
The money would help with rising childcare and housing costs, which are now unaffordable. Allow Pennsylvanians to complete training and education courses to “strengthen their talents and increase their income—all of which contribute to a greater quality of life.” According to Gov. Wolf, residents “must not have to choose between paying for power or food, childcare or gasoline.” We have the opportunity and the tools to ensure that they do not suffer and achieve.”
