Washington D.C., Mar 13, 2020 / 14:30 pm
The House on Friday readied a bill for passage to fund a response to the Coronavirus pandemic, including free virus testing and paid sick leave.
In a press conference on Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) noted the "grave and accelerating challenge" of responding to the virus, and pushed for the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201).
Republican leadership was working with House Democrats on Friday afternoon to resolve issues with the text of the legislation, but was holding on to concerns that the legislation would not accomplish enough regarding family medical leave.
Earlier concerns over abortion funding in the bill were reportedly resolved Thursday.