U.S. President Donald Trump signed a one-day temporary extension of government funding passed Sunday by the House and Senate to avoid a partial shutdown of federal agencies before the relief package is voted on and signed into law.
Congressional leaders said they have agreed Sunday on the terms of a roughly $900 billion plan to help the U.S. economy weather the coronavirus pandemic, though the House and Senate won’t vote on it until Monday.
Congress plans to combine the virus-related measures with $1.4 trillion in government spending for fiscal year 2021, Bloomberg reported.
The pandemic relief deal includes funds for small businesses, stimulus payments for most individuals, supplemental unemployment benefits, support for vaccine distribution and resources for education, child care and housing.
