What is now clear is that the federal supplement is $300, not $400 a week. The federal government is offering an extra $300 a week to unemployed workers. Mr. Trump is using money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which normally provides disaster relief. The additional $100 was supposed to be supplied by states, but most are struggling to meet other expenses. Only people who qualify to receive at least $100 in unemployment benefits each week — either through the regular state program or a federal pandemic assistance program — are eligible for the extra federal funds.

Source: New York Times August 21, 2020 19:02 UTC