Time Running Short for New COVID Relief In Congress

With Congress in recess for Thanksgiving, COVID relief and government funding bills remain unresolved. Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the size of the relief package, with Democrats pushing for a larger package. If no agreement is reached by December, the issue will fall to the next Congress and the incoming Biden administration. Biden has shown support for a large relief bill, but its success depends on Senate control.

What is one of the main reasons Congress is under pressure to act quickly?

• To pass a new healthcare reform

• To approve a new education policy

• To prevent a government shutdown

• To finalize a trade agreement

What is the primary focus of House Democrats regarding COVID relief?

• Spending at least a trillion more in a comprehensive package

• Increasing military spending

• Cutting down on healthcare costs

• Reducing taxes

What specific areas do Senate Republicans prioritize in the relief package?

• Public transportation

• PPP and school funding

• Environmental protection

• Infrastructure development

What might happen if a COVID relief deal isn't reached by the end of December?

• It will be postponed indefinitely

• It will be automatically approved

• It will be addressed by the next Congress and Biden administration

• It will be resolved by the Supreme Court

How might the Senate's control affect Biden's efforts to pass a relief bill?

• It will have no impact

• It will lead to immediate approval

• It will make it easier to pass the bill

• It will continue to stagnate if Republicans remain in control