It has no chance of becoming law as written, but will likely spark difficult negotiations with the White House and Senate Republicans. Any product would probably be the last major COVID-19 response bill before November’s presidential and congressional elections. The enormous Democratic measure would cost more than the prior four coronavirus bills combined. Now, that doesn't mean that we won't do it safely,” Kennedy said on Sunday. And unlike some of my colleagues, I think the American people can do it.”Kennedy also lambasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for pushing the Heroes Act through the House.

Source: Fox News May 17, 2020 17:15 UTC