Biden Calls on Congress to Pass COVID-19 Relief Bill

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks about the U.S. economy as his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), stands by following their briefing with economic advisers in Wilmington, Del., on Nov. 16, 2020. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Nov. 16 called on Congress to pass a fresh COVID-19 relief package.

“Right now, Congress should come together and pass a COVID relief package like the HEROES Act that the House passed six months ago,” Biden told a press briefing in Wilmington, Delaware.