American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
This January, Congressman Schauer voted to support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create or save 109,000 Michigan jobs and get our economy back on track.
The following resources may be used to learn more about the legislation, answer frequently asked questions, and track allocations for communities in the 7th congressional district.
Recovery.gov: The official website for the Recovery Act.
Michigan.gov/Recovery: The State of Michigan's official website, which tracks how the state is spending Recovery Act funding.
Read the bill: Read the bill, as signed into law by President Obama on February 13, 2009 (13.4MB PDF).
Guidebook: Our Recovery Act Guidebook is intended to be a resource for you to learn about specific programs in the bill to help small businesses and displaced workers.
How-to Manuals: These PDFs answer questions about extended unemployment insurance and social service programs, COBRA benefits, one-time Social Security benefits, and trade adjustment assistance (PDFs).
News on the Recovery Act: Read our press releases and track news stories related to Recovery Act spending in our area.
Funding for Rural Communities: Information about USDA funding for rural communities in our district and the State of Michigan.
Tracking Recovery Act dollars in your community: The following links provide up-to-date information about how Recovery Act dollars are being spent in the 7th congressional district -
Branch County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Calhoun County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Eaton County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Hillsdale County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Jackson County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Lenawee County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
Washtenaw County
Overview | MDOT Road Projects
