Second stimulus checks could be signed NEXT WEEK as push for new deal continues
A SECOND round of stimulus checks could be signed NEXT WEEK as a push for a deal continues.
Treasury Secretary said Democrats and Republicans are working to come to a deal on before heading into a month-long recess on August 7.
"We’re not at the point of being close to a deal, but we did try to agree to set a timeline,” Mnuchin said on Tuesday, as reported by
"We’re going to try to reach an overall agreement, if we can get one, by the end of this week -- so that legislation could then pass next week," he added.
Hic comments came after meeting with Speaker of the House and Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer, Bloomberg reported.
Pelosi also said in an interview with "we have to have an agreement" by the end of the week, and assured Congress will come to one.
As much of the country has gone back into lockdowns due to rising cases, another
If no bill is passed before August 7, until negotiations could resume.
However, if a bill is passed, .
in May which included $1,200 for individuals – or up to $6,000 per family.
Last week, Republicans .
As negotiations are ongoing between Democrats and Republicans, the to help Americans.
"As the negotiations continue to progress as a snail's pace, the administration is considering a number of options that might be available without congressional legislative action," a senior administration official told on Monday.
Democrats are demanding to be extended – but Republicans have said that much extra assistance is not necessary, and pushed for a $200 boost instead.
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has urged a package to be passed.
He accused Democrats of holding up the stimulus checks in a Tweet on Friday
"The are holding back the $1,200 to $3,400 (family of four) checks that were ready to be sent out!" Trump tweeted.