Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, Sen. John Barasso, swears legislators will have a bill to provide additional relief from the coronavirus epidemic by the end of the week.
In a conversation with “Fox News Sunday”, Beraso blamed Democrats for the delay in the relief, while expressing confidence that Democrats and Republicans have finally succeeded in reconciling their differences.
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“This is done today. There will be no further delay. We are not giving leave until we get relief for the American people.” “People are hurting, people need help, and we need to do two things to write this final chapter on coronavirus.”
“The first thing is to get people vaccinated,” said Beraso, who predicts that 200 million people will have been vaccinated by the end of 2020. Secondly, he said, to ensure that people get financial relief.
“We need to help the American people, the people who are struggling. Unless enough people are vaccinated, we will be able to get the economy back on track.”
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Most Americans will be included in a $ 600 check, covering adults and children, unemployment benefits and additional paycheck defense loans for small businesses, Baraso said.
Beraso blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., For delaying the process for political purposes.
He said, “We should have done this earlier this month. Nancy Pelosi would not have played politics through the fall because of the presidential election.” “She’s accepted so much. We had a bill compared to what we’re going through today, and we’ve been offered time and time again by Republicans. Democrats beat her 40 different times. Yes, we need to get ready for Christmas now. “
The House Democrats passed their huge Tr 3 Trillion Heroes Act, which the Senate Republicans rejected in favor of a targeted approach to helping the American people and businesses.
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Lawmakers worked diligently until Saturday night to reach a framework for the deal, but the language of the bill has yet to be determined. Beraso is confident this will happen this Sunday.
House Majority Leader Stanny Hoyer, D-Mo. The House will meet on Sunday afternoon and is expected to vote on government funding and coronavirus relief, the office said. The Senate is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m.
This report is contributed by Chad Pergram of Fox News.
