Congress Passes Series of COVID-19 Relief Bills Including Historic $2 Trillion in Aid

摘要

On March 18, the Senate approved a House-passed coronavirus relief package bill that includes provisions for free testing for COVID-19 and paid emergency leave. President Trump signed the bill into law that evening. The economic relief bill marks the second aid package passed in a matter of weeks. It provides paid sick and family leave for some U.S. workers impacted by the coronavirus as well as two weeks of paid sick leave for workers being tested or treated for coronavirus or diagnosed with the virus. Also eligible are those who have been told by a doctor or government official to stay home because of exposure or symptoms.