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Congress plans to pass on Monday a bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill 

over its final details. Leaders of both parties are lauding the agreement, claiming victory for provisions they were able to get in — and keep out. The measure includes up to a $600 relief check for many Americans as well as an assortment of aid for small businesses and money to purchase and distribute vaccines.

The pandemic relief is being passed as part of a bill to fund the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2021. 

Here's a look at some of the details announced by congressional leaders from both parties:

Lawmakers also agreed to provide $45 billion in transportation-related assistance, including: 

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Brian Naylor

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From direct payments for American households to mass transit, the congressional relief package contains money for individuals and institutions affected by the coronavirus pandemic. But there's more.

Here is what's in Congress' COVID-19 relief package

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