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Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the powerful and influential conservative and libertarian political advocacy group backed by billionaire Charles Koch, says that the actions of members of Congress in the days leading up to and after last week’s storming of the Capitol will “weigh heavy” as AFP decides where it will donate its funds in the next election cycle.

The federal government has already sent a majority of American households two direct cash payments: The first, worth up to $1,200 for individuals, went out in April, and the second, worth up to $600 for individuals, will be delivered by Jan. 15.

Eligible individuals who do not receive their stimulus cash can claim it during tax season.

Congress extended unemployment benefits for millions of out-of-work Americans by 11 weeks with the passage of the $900 billion coronavirus relief package -- but some laid-off workers will be eligible to aid longer.