House Passes $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, which includes $1400 payments to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and funds for schools. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 faces challenges. Republicans and some Democrats oppose the bill, citing its cost and effectiveness. The Senate will debate the bill over the next two weeks.

What is the total value of the pandemic relief bill passed by the House?

• $2.1 trillion

• $2.5 trillion

• $1.9 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

Which group primarily opposed the relief bill in the House?

• Independents

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Libertarians

What is the proposed federal minimum wage in the relief bill?

• $10.00

• $12.50

• $15.00

• $20.00

Why is the minimum wage increase provision in jeopardy?

• Public opposition

• Insufficient budget allocation

• Lack of support from the President

• Senate parliamentarian's ruling

What argument does Speaker Nancy Pelosi make regarding the minimum wage increase?

• It will address economic inequities

• It will increase corporate profits

• It will help small businesses

• It will reduce unemployment