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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-2, 135 Stat. 4 (Mar. 11, 2021) (sec. 9651 at 176-182)

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-2, 135 Stat. 4 (Mar. 11, 2021) (sec. 9651 at 176-182)

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Level
Legal authority
Authority
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. 117-2, 135 Stat. 4 (Mar. 11, 2021) (sec. 9651 at 176-182)
Issued
2021-03-11 Mar. 11, 2021
In force
Mar. 11, 2021 (no end date recorded; counted as in force for 120 days)
Character
statute

Operative words

``(n) APPLICATION.--This section shall only apply to wages paid after June 30, 2021, and before January 1, 2022.''... (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after June 30, 2021.

Notes

The United States has itself told the Western District of Michigan that 'The statute does not define order, partial suspension, or the causation requirement.' Defendant's Opposed Motion to Stay Case at 3, County of Barry v. United States, No. 1:25-cv-01099 (W.D. Mich. Sept. 4, 2026), ECF No. 21 (LAW-085).