U.S. House passes reduced amount for coronavirus aid
October 5, 2020
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat from Beaverton, issued this statement after the House vote: "The House passed critical legislation several months ago to stem the loss of life and blunt the worst effects of the pandemic, but the Senate failed to act. This update to the Heroes Act reflects what our country needs now — aid for schools, workers, businesses, childcare, testing and treatment, and more.