The House passed a coronavirus relief
package Saturday on a 363-40 vote.
The legislation, backed by President
Trump, would help address food needs, provide paid sick leave for impacted
workers, and provide free testing for the coronavirus.
The bill allows states to request approval
from the Secretary of Agriculture to provide emergency assistance for
households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program equal
to their maximum monthly allotment.
The bill also provides $400 million to
assist local food banks and $250 million for the senior nutrition program.
