McConnell Signals ‘Pause’ On Next Coronavirus Bill Could Be Over Soon

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is suggesting there may be another coronavirus bill in the works sooner than later.

During an interview with Fox News on Thursday, McConnell noted the possibility of another stimulus package in the near future despite him and Senate Republicans being hesitant about moving forward with a fifth stimulus bill.

“I think there’s a high likelihood that we’ll do another rescue package. But we need to be able to measure the impact of what we’ve already done,” McConnell said.

McConnell, who opposed House Democrats’ proposed a $3 trillion bill, believes lawmakers need to evaluate what is been done right or wrong with the previous bills passed in the last couple of months.

However, he insists, “We’re not quite ready to intelligently lay down the next step, but it’s not too far off.”

See McConnell’s remarks below:

According to McConnell, lawmakers and state officials must “work smart” in an attempt to save jobs as the states reopen.

“We need to work smart here, help the people who are desperately in need, try to save as many jobs as possible and begin to open up the states, which are decisions by the governors,” he added.

The latest news follows after Senate Republicans have expressed a desire to “pause” plans to move forward with another coronavirus bill, as previously reported on IJR.