The proposal does not specify how big the checks should be or the eligibility requirements for direct payments that would recur as many times as deemed necessary.
More help is on the way. Leaders have agreed on a $900 billion pandemic relief bill that includes direct payments and additional unemployment benefits.
A second round of stimulus checks could be coming soon. Congressional leaders may be just days away from passing a $900 billion stimulus package that would provide relief to Americans struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.