We are finally on the verge of a bipartisan agreement to pass a desperately-needed stimulus package and provide relief to struggling families and small businesses across the country.
But with a government closure looming, Republicans just introduced a new demand to restrict the Federal Reserve’s ability to restart lending programs to troubled small businesses.
Congress cannot be permitted to leave town without getting this deal done. Folks are hurting and emergency unemployment benefits, eviction protection, and other critical support for millions struggling as a result of this pandemic are about to expire. We can't let that happen.