House Democrats propose $2,000 coronavirus stimulus payment per month

The federal government has spent trillions of dollars to help dull the economic pain from the coronavirus pandemic, but some Democratic lawmakers say it's not enough — and want to see monthly payments of $2,000 given to most Americans until the crisis begins to fade.

"Thank you, @RepTimRyan! I'm proud to join you," Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, one of the new co-sponsors, wrote on Twitter on Saturday. "Monthly payments of at least $2,000 during this crisis will provide more security for many families in Oregon and across the country."