The Economic Recovery Package

Congress passed the final version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on February 13, 2009, and President Obama signed the bill into law on February 17, 2009.   Rep. Braley supported the Recovery Act.

How do you think the Recovery Act is working?  Take a short survey to Tell Congressman Braley what you think about the economy  

Now you can track where your money is going in the First District.   Click here to see what funds your county will receive from the Recovery Act.   

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains unprecedented transparency and accountability, including a government website where taxpayers can track how each dollar is being spent. Find more information at Recovery.gov .  

Read the Government Accountability Office oversight report on how ARRA funding is being spent in Iowa here.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:

 Below is additional information on the final version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is now law:  

Tax Breaks: Ways and Means Committee Summary of the Economic Stimulus Package

Job Creation and Spending:   Appropriations Committee Summary of the Economic Stimulus Package

Education Funding:   Education funding allocations for each school district in Iowa

Economic Recovery Town Hall Meetings:

In January, Rep. Braley held town hall meetings to discuss the economic stimulus package and hear constituents' opinions on how to boost the economy.  Click here to view Congressman Braley's presentation on the economic stimulus package.