The House passed the Heroes Act and sent it to the Senate on May 15th, 2020 — so that families and small businesses could receive urgently-needed relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
That was 196 days ago, John.
Amidst the most significant health and economic crisis in our nation’s history, Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are refusing to do even the bare minimum for the American people.
Our nation is in crisis and millions of people are suffering. But without action from the Republican-controlled Senate, emergency relief will never reach our communities.
That includes nearly $200 billion in hazard pay for essential workers, and a critically-needed second round of stimulus payments — up to $6,000 per household.