HILL TAX BRIEFING: Next Virus Aid Package Remains Far Off

The House is shifting its focus to police reform as protests continue across the nation and the Senate next week is set to tackle a public lands bill, but discussion continues about the shape of the next coronavirus relief package.

President Donald Trump’s administration expects to spend as much as $1 trillion in the next package to revive the economy. More than 40 million people have lost their jobs since the pandemic began, adding pressure to negotiations.

Still, full-on negotiations remain far off, and Republicans have largely wanted to take their cues from reopening states. Action isn’t likely until ...