The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $8.3 billion bill to address the coronavirus outbreak in a bipartisan vote late Wednesday.
A Senate vote is expected Thursday.
The U.S. House has passed an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak. The Senate is likely to pass the measure Thursday and send it to the White House for President Trump's signature. https://t.co/bg3hXA7kGu
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 4, 2020
NEWS: House passes $8 billion #coronavirus supplemental on vote of 415 to 2. Next stop: Senate for Thursday vote. pic.twitter.com/m3Q35LM621
— Nancy Ognanovich (@NOgnanovich) March 4, 2020
Today, the House passed an $8.3 billion package, funding a robust response to the coronavirus.
This includes funds for vaccine development as well as ensuring those vaccines are affordable to all.
This package fully addresses the scale & seriousness posed by this health crisis.
— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) March 4, 2020
I just voted on the House floor to pass a #coronavirus spending package to ensure that our public health officials have the resources they need to combat the virus.
Here's a reminder of what you can do to stop the spread of germs. pic.twitter.com/jV9lo783Cg
— Rep. Blunt Rochester (@RepLBR) March 4, 2020
NEW: US House passes $8B in emergency funding for coronavirus preparedness; measure moves to the Senate. pic.twitter.com/5BdtUycWjv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 4, 2020