WASHINGTON—Top congressional leaders said they were coming closer to reaching an agreement on another coronavirus relief package, broadcasting progress after months of fitful efforts to approve more aid.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) met repeatedly on Tuesday, the group’s first meeting in weeks. Lawmakers are hurrying to craft another aid package this week, before the holidays and the expiration of several key aid provisions.
“We’re making significant progress and I’m optimistic that we’re gonna be able to complete an understanding sometime soon,” Mr. McConnell said Tuesday night.
The group met Tuesday afternoon before reconvening Tuesday evening.
“We’re exchanging paper and ideas back and forth, making progress and hopefully we can come to an agreement soon,” Mr. Schumer said.
