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×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×A new bill seeks to dramatically increase financial relief for struggling American families amid the ongoing pandemic by extending the government’s stimulus checks months after the crisis is over.The Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act, introduced Friday by Sens. (D-Calif.), (I-Vt.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would provide a monthly $2,000 check to every person with an income below $120,000 throughout the public health crisis and for three months after it officially ends.AdvertisementIn late March, the Senate passed a $2 trillion package called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, but the trio of progressive senators believes it’s insufficient.“The CARES Act gave Americans an important one-time payment, but it’s clear that wasn’t nearly enough to meet the needs of this historic crisis,” Harris said in a statement. “Bills will continue to come in every single month during the pandemic and so should help from the government.”The plan stands a poor chance of passage in the Republican-controlled Senate, which has soured on spending. But with more than 30 million people unemployed over the last seven weeks and no end to the pandemic in sight, are aiming to up the pressure on congressional leaders as they begin discussions over another fiscal relief package that is expected sometime this month.The CARES Act provided Americans making up to $99,000 with a maximum of $1,200, with families eligible to receive an additional $500 per child. The checks were limited to Americans with a Social Security number. The new bill offered by Senate Democrats would not impose such a limitation.AdvertisementThe plan would forbid debt collectors from seizing rebate payments, something that has occurred with the under the CARES Act. It would also ensure that homeless people and foster children receive payments.“Providing recurring monthly payments is the most direct and efficient mechanism for delivering economic relief to those most vulnerable in this crisis, particularly low-income families, immigrant communities, and our gig and service workers,” Markey said in a statement.The senators did not provide a cost estimate for the legislation, though given the expanded timeline and the increased amount per check, it would likely eclipse the cost of the first round of stimulus checks under the CARES Act (about $300 billion).A couple of House Democrats introduced last month that would provide monthly checks to Americans until unemployment falls to pre-coronavirus levels.The House is expected to take the lead on writing the next coronavirus relief bill, with a draft to come as early as next week. On a call with her caucus on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and other lawmakers for including $2,000 in recurring monthly payments in the next package for Americans.AdvertisementA HuffPost Guide To Coronavirus Suggest a correctionNewsletter Sign UpHuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox.Successfully Subscribed!Realness delivered to your inbox

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×A new bill seeks to dramatically increase financial relief for struggling American families amid the ongoing pandemic by extending the government’s stimulus checks months after the crisis is over.The Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act, introduced Friday by Sens. (D-Calif.), (I-Vt.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would provide a monthly $2,000 check to every person with an income below $120,000 throughout the public health crisis and for three months after it officially ends.AdvertisementIn late March, the Senate...

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