The House today voted overwhelmingly to approve sweeping legislation (H.R.6201) to address the coronavirus outbreak. The relief bill's major provisions include free testing, employer tax credits for paid sick and family care leave, unemployment insurance, food assistance, and other provisions.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed on a 363-40 vote. It now heads to the Senate for consideration on Monday. The president has announced that he fully supports the bill. 

The text of H.R. 6201 as approved by the House is posted here.

Yesterday, the president declared a national emergency and fielded questions from the press on the administration's response efforts. A transcript of this press conference is posted here.

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