Schneider Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill

DEERFIELD, IL — Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the following statement after the President signed the bipartisan coronavirus relief bill:

"I am grateful the President has finally decided to sign the bipartisan Covid relief package. It's an essential compromise bill that, though short of what's ultimately needed, provides a down payment on the fight to defeat the virus, provide support for struggling Americans, and move our economy towards recovery and renewal.

"Because of Senate intransigence, the compromise bill falls short in many aspects — the direct payment checks will only be $600 and it fails entirely to address state and local budgets that are struggling to employ our first responders and those on the front line of the fight against this virus. I look forward to addressing these concerns in upcoming legislation, and I hope that my Republican colleagues will join me tomorrow in voting to increase the check size to $2,000.

"I also know that the incoming Biden Administration will address this pandemic with the seriousness it deserves and help provide the further relief we need. I see hope that Congress has now showed it is able to work together to provide Americans the assistance they need, and to up the fight to end the pandemic. Let's put politics aside and start to heal our nation.