Congress Stimulus News Today

Democrats plan to renew a push for 2 000 stimulus checks which were backed by president trump as the new congress is sworn in.

Congress stimulus news today. Rod lamkey cnp mega. The irs hit its deadline on friday to make the second round of payments of 600 to eligible americans that congress approved at the end of 2020. With the 117th congress set to be sworn in on sunday many lawmakers have said they expect another round of checks to be a priority.

A deal on a long awaited rescue package to deliver pandemic aid remained elusive on saturday as congressional leaders struggled to reach agreement amid a contentious dispute over the role of the. As biden president donald trump and members of congress have argued 2 000 stimulus checks can help millions of americans who are struggling in today s economy as the result of the covid 19. Biden team briefs congress on emerging stimulus plan aims for bipartisan deal.

Congress will vote on 2 000 stimulus checks after trump signs relief bill house speaker nancy pelosi offers remarks and fields questions from reporters. The most important news stories of the day curated by post editors and delivered every morning. A 1 400 third stimulus payment not 2 000.