Lawmakers Introduce $908B COVID Relief Bill

A group of lawmakers has introduced a $908 billion economic relief bill, smaller than previous proposals. Despite challenges, no comprehensive COVID relief bill has passed since last spring. Lawmakers emphasize the urgency of passing an interim package before Christmas to avoid economic setbacks.

What sentiment did lawmakers express regarding the urgency to act on the relief package?

What metaphor did a lawmaker use to describe the consequences of Congress not passing the interim package before Christmas?