Chuck Schumer is proposing a new $750 billion aid package to raise funding for unemployment insurance, coronavirus treatment and emergency childcare assistance. The plan also includes aid to small businesses and expansion of hospital capacity.
The proposal also comes as the spreading virus continues to pose a direct threat to Capitol building operations, as several lawmaker offices remain closed as a result of at least two coronavirus cases among current, D.C-based Hill staffers.
The Senate, however, cancelled its planned recess this week to take up the second coronavirus bill that addresses paid sick leave and a boost in testing. Some Democratic senators expressed ire on Monday that they couldn't vote on the bill sooner in order to reduce risk of another gathering in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
So far, no elected member of Congress has disclosed testing positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by rhw coronavirus. However, at least two senators — GOP Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida — remain under self-quarantine after exposure to individuals who tested positive. And over recent days,However, meetings continued on Capitol Hill on Monday.
McConnell has already said he is in communication with the chairmen of eight committees about additional legislation that will be required and bipartisanship will be key. And the next steps entail additional legislation providing financial aid to individuals, shoring up small businesses and protecting the health care system.
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