Biden News Conference Today reported US President Joe Biden asked the Senate to approve the fiscal stimulus package by ensuring that "there is no time to lose" in the face of the suffering caused by the pandemic.

"No time to lose. If we act decisively, swiftly, and courageously now, we can finally prevail over the virus,” Biden said in his speech at the White House, hours after the House of Representatives approved the $ 1.9 trillion package.

With 219 votes in favour, the bill was approved, despite having 212 against, by Republicans and two Democrats.

“Now the proposal goes to the Senate, where I hope it will be dealt with quickly (…) the people of this country have suffered too much and for too long. Relief is required for that suffering, "stated the president.

"Over the past few weeks, an overwhelming percentage of the American public has made it clear that they support my American Rescue Plan, and the House of Representatives has taken the first step forward making it a reality," he stated.

Biden News – Additionally, Biden thanked House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi "for her extraordinary leadership, and all those who supported our plan."

Finally, President Joe Biden asked the Senate to act "decisively, swiftly, and courageously." This would be the first major legislative project promoted by the Government of Joe Biden.

One of the points of the rescue is the new direct payments to taxpayers of $ 1,400. Additionally, the plan includes a $ 350 billion bailout for state and local governments; 20,000 million dollars for a national vaccination plan, and another 50,000 for the test system.

The project could include an increase in the federal minimum wage from the current $ 7.25 an hour to $ 15 an hour.

This Biden bailout, if approved, would join the $ 900 billion bailouts that Congress pushed in December and the $ 2.2 trillion bailouts, the largest in US history, last March, Biden News Conference Today stated.