Record-Setting U.S. Economic Collapse With No Extension Of Unemployment Benefits In Sight

Call your Senators now and tell them to pass the HEROES Act!

The U.S. economy experienced a record-setting economic collapse last quarter and relief for Americans is still on the negotiating table.

During the second quarter, the U.S. economy saw the biggest plunge in activity it has ever seen. Gross domestic product from April to June dropped 32.9% on an annualized basis.

Despite the economic turmoil, Congress can't seem to agree on a COVID-19 relief package. While the Senate leaves the Capitol for a long weekend, millions of Americans are about to lose their unemployment benefits that have bene vital to them.

We need to pass the HEROES Act now to help Americans through this most challenging time. The HEROES Act would:

  • provide $1,200 direct payments to individuals;
  • keep unemployment insurance at $600/ week through January 2021;
  • earmark $7 billion for child care;
  • establish a $200 billion "Heroes' Fund" to provide hazard pay to some essential workers; and
  • extend the suspension on interest and loan payments for most people with federal student loans

Contact your Senators now!