September 9, 2020: COVID-19 Legislative Update

Policy Resolution Group COVID-19 Legislative Update

September 9, 2020

The New Proposal

As we discussed last week, Senate Republicans are moving forward with a vote to consider what they’re calling a “targeted” relief package, a tactical move designed to provide political cover for vulnerable incumbents while putting Democrats in the position of rejecting a partial loaf.

Today’s update discusses the legislative text and details of the new proposal.  Of course, you can find that material anywhere, so check out our new section—“Let Liam Tell You What it Means”—in order to understand why the policy details are likely far less important than the politics in explaining why this bill is unlikely to become a law.

Read the full update here.