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From the Office of
Congressman Sander M. Levin
United
States
House
of
Representatives
1236
Longworth
House
Office
Building
•
Washington,
DC
20515
•
phone:
202.225
-
4961
•
fax:
202.226.1033
American Recovery andReinvestment Act
COMMUNITY RESOURCEGUIDEBOOK
Michigan’s 12
th
District
For additional details and updates visit:www.house.gov/levin
Revised 6/15/09
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Economic Recovery and Reinvestment ActCommunity Resource and Constituent Service Guide
Our state and nation are facing the worst economic crisis in generations. 4.4 million jobs have been lost sincethe start of the Recession, the financial crisis has depleted retirement and savings accounts, credit is frozen forbusinesses and consumers, and our neighborhoods have been hard hit by the foreclosure crisis.The President approved the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act as part of a vital effort to jumpstart theeconomy, create jobs, help workers hurt by the economy, and make key investments to transform the economy.Michigan is estimated to receive $18 billion through Recovery package programs.We have prepared the
Community Resource Guide
to assist local communities and community organizationsevaluate their participation in Recovery programs. Through this document we will also track the impact of Recovery funds in Michigan. It is important that there be strict oversight, accountability and transparency asthe Recovery package is implemented.We have also prepared
Constituent Service Fact Sheets
to assist individuals with the programs that mightassist them directly. For example, there is a new program to provide a COBRA Health care subsidy tounemployed workers.Please do not hesitate to contact my office if we may be of assistance. James Jackson is serving as our EconomicRecovery Coordinator and he may be reached at 586-498-7122 or 248-968-2025There is still much work to be done. My top priority in the weeks ahead is to fight for re-structuring of ourauto industry outside of the bankruptcy system. The automotive sector is the heart of our entire industrialsector and a major driver in our nation’s economy. The Federal government must be a partner in the difficultrestructuring underway so that all stakeholders, especially the banks and creditors, are participating and thatwe are making key investments in the advanced technologies so vital to the auto industry of tomorrow.Additional Linkshttp://www.recovery.gov/ http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0,1607,7-168-52827---,00.html
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Economic Recovery and Reinvestment ActConstituent Service Guide
Most of the funding provided through the Economy Recovery and Reinvestment Act flows through state and local governments. Indeed, most are pre-existing programs that are receiving additional resources to boost toour economy (ie, infrastructure spending) and to help individuals and families during the economic recession.If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 586-498-7122 or 248-968-2025 and we willtry to assist you or put you in touch with the correct state or local agency.
Below are fact sheets on the programs we are contacted about the most
. This website will be updated toreflect additional information requests.
Unemployment InsuranceCOBRA Health Insurance (New program for unemployed workers)Worker TrainingTax Relief One Time $250 Economic Recovery Payments for Recipients of Social Security, Veterans Benefits orRailroad RetirementWeatherizationMortgage Assistance for Homeowners
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