On Friday of last week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) said it is possible Congress will pass a smaller and “targeted” coronavirus (COVID-19) relief bill in the lame duck session and return in January to work on a larger bill to present to President-elect Biden after he takes office. Additionally, on Tuesday Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) told CNBC that she is involved in bipartisan discussions on COVID-19 aid and urged her colleagues to quickly enact a relief package, even if that means “a short-term package for the next few months.” It is unclear on whether state and local aid will be part of the smaller package.
