4th stimulus payment update, $2,000 check petition and 2021 relief money. Here's the latest

Although stimulus checks during the pandemic have been well-received, Congress doesn't seem to be considering another one. On July 15, roughly 36 million eligible families are scheduled to receive their first advance monthly payment of up to $300 per kid with the 2021 child tax credit, which will bring some immediate financial relief. But June's bipartisan infrastructure deal didn't include any additional aid for individuals or families.  Some lawmakers had called for more stimulus money during the spring. Now, however, many in Washington argue that it's less of a priority due to signs of a post-lockdown economic rebound -- like new jobless claims dropping to the lowest since last year. At the same time, demands for payments are gaining public support. With over 2.5 million signatures, a Change.org petition states: "The true unemployment rate for low-wage workers is estimated at over 20% and many people face large debts from last year for things like utilities, rent and child care."