House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that House Democrats reached a deal with the Trump administration on Friday to pass a sweeping coronavirus relief package, after the president declared a national emergency over the virus outbreak.
Driving the news: President Trump endorsed the deal Friday evening on Twitter, prior to its vote in the House.
Details: The package seeks to address many of everyday Americans’ concerns as businesses and schools continue to shut down amid the outbreak. It includes:
- Free coronavirus testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured.
- Two weeks of guaranteed paid sick leave, as well as increased family leave.
- Increased support for unemployment benefits.
- Works to strengthen programs that provide school lunches for students who rely on them.
- A bump in Medicaid funding.