I applaud the President’s decision to get billions of dollars of crucial COVID-19 relief out the door and into the hands of American families. I am glad the American people will receive this much-needed assistance as our nation continues battling this pandemic. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/YSPYsPu2ct
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) December 28, 2020
House Speaker and California Rep. Nancy Pelosi issued her own statement applauding the president for signing the bill and calling on him to pressure Republicans to pass a $2,000 per person stimulus.
“The signing of the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief legislation is welcome news for the fourteen million Americans who just lost the lifeline of unemployment benefits on Christmas Weekend, and for the millions more struggling to stay afloat during this historic pandemic and economic crisis,” the Speaker said.
“This relief legislation is a down payment on what is needed to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the American people, and honor our heroes – our health care workers, first responders, transit and sanitation workers, and teachers. We need to ensure robust support for state and local government to distribute and administer a vaccine, keep workers employed, and prevent devastating service cuts – and we must do so as soon as possible.
