John,

Last night, the Senate voted to pass a $2 trillion stimulus package responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

This deal is far better than the corporate bailout Republicans first presented -- one which included a $500 billion slush fund for Trump and his cronies to spend without any oversight.

Democratic Senate leaders deserve credit for improving oversight of the bailout funds, unemployment benefits for workers, funding for health care providers, and help for small businesses in the latest bill.

But let’s be clear: this bill doesn’t do anywhere near enough to address the enormous crisis millions of Americans across the country are facing right now.

Congress has to do more to get cash into the hands of working families who have bills due in just five days, boost health care funding to fight the virus, expand paid sick leave, and protect all workers on the frontlines of this crisis.

We’re running out of time to get help into the hands of people who need it. Add your name to DFA’s petition if you agree Congress must act immediately to improve this stimulus package and help working families >>

Thank you for joining DFA members across the country in demanding support for working families, health care workers, and everyone fighting this virus on the frontlines.

These are uncertain times for all of us, but we’ll get through it together.

— Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Chair
Democracy for America