Schumer's proposal will "get money directly into hands of America people AND include federal funding to:"

Address hospital and treatment capacity issues

Expand Unemployment Insurance and increase Medicaid funding

Ensure affordability of COVID-19 treatment

Provide immediate loan payment forbearance for all federal loans, as well as a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures

Deliver immediate help to small businesses

Fund emergency child care, especially for health care workers and first responders

Help schools with remote learning

Ensure sencior citizens receive medicine and food delivery

Provide assistance to keep public transportation running

Utilize Defense Department to provide personnel, equipment, supplies and critical response capabilities to support on the nationwide response

Address public health and economic needs in Indian Country