This country is facing an unprecedented crisis. Our communities need Congress—and the Democrats who control an entire chamber of Congress—to fight for them. This COVID 3.5 package is nothing close to what families and workers need right now.
We appreciate that Schumer and Pelosi have acknowledged that the last coronavirus relief package didn't go far enough--but neither does this one, not even close.
Senator Sanders’ candidacy helped ensure this primary included a serious discussion about who this country works for, and how it could work better for working people and the most vulnerable.
The following statement was released in response to reports that President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer are negotiating for an additional emergency relief package.
The third COVID-19 response package includes some critical things that we need right now, like expanded unemployment insurance. But let’s be clear—this bill still has major gaps. It has no expansion to paid sick leave, not enough support for front line workers, and no moratorium on evictions or foreclosures. It doesn’t do nearly enough to protect our elections. And, it grossly leaves millions of immigrants and their families out of the most important pieces of the bill, including unemployment insurance, rebate checks, and access to health care.