House Passes $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, which includes $1400 payments to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and funds for schools. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 faces challenges. Republicans and some Democrats oppose the bill, citing its cost and effectiveness. The Senate will debate the bill over the next two weeks.

What was the total amount of the pandemic relief bill approved by the House?

What are some of the key provisions included in the pandemic relief bill?

What was the stance of the Republicans regarding the minimum wage hike proposed in the bill?

How did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi justify the need for a $15 minimum wage?

What is the timeline for the Senate to debate its version of the bill?