The Progressive Caucus, which I chair, is united in our position: Any COVID relief package MUST include survival checks and enhanced unemployment assistance -- the two most effective ways to put money directly in people's pockets.

There are families throughout America who are hungry, cold, and without paychecks because of our unwillingness to respond at the scale of this crisis. Millions of people can't afford to put food on the table or pay rent, utilities, and other bills.

The fact is: People need money in their pockets -- and they need it now.

Sign the petition if you agree with me: Any COVID relief bill MUST include direct payments.

Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the Senate have delayed urgent relief for months. As each week passes, nearly one million additional people lose their jobs. This unprecedented devastation demands solutions that meet the scale of the crisis. There is no time for delays. We have to deliver or it will get worse.

So, let's be clear: Any relief bill that does NOT include survival checks and enhanced unemployment assistance is NOT a relief bill.

I’m urging my colleagues in Congress to immediately pass a robust COVID relief package that puts money in people’s pockets. It's our duty.

Join me and progressives in Congress by signing the petition: No direct payments, NO DEAL. Any COVID relief bill MUST include direct payments.

Thanks for being a bold progressive.

-- Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal)
   Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus

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