Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) provided a broad outline for what to expect in the forthcoming Republican coronavirus relief proposal, including help for schools, small businesses and testing, The Hill reported. He indicated that he would soon be unveiling the Republican proposal after swapping ideas with the administration in recent weeks. Sen. McConnell outlined the major pillars of the forthcoming bill as jobs, health care, kids in school and liability protections. But he also provided new details including that Republicans would include $105 billion in help for schools and provide more help for businesses, who have been hit hard as the spread of the coronavirus forced many to close or scale back. "The American job market needs another shot of adrenaline. Senate Republicans are laser-focused on getting American workers their jobs back," Sen. McConnell said. In addition to another round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, he said that the Republican proposal will reimburse businesses for expenses tied to protective equipment, testing and structural changes that need to be made to protect workers and customers. Sen. McConnell also indicated that the bill would include another round of stimulus checks. He did not provide details on who would qualify but has previously talked about Americans who make up to $40,000 per year, in particular, needing additional assistance.
