And how long will unemployment be extended?

ABC Is Jonathan Karl Tonight, with late reporting tonight, congressional leaders are hoping to pass the biggest economic relief bill in American history.

A fight has arrived on our shores.

We did not seek it.

We did not want it.

But now we're gonna win.

It is part of the $2 trillion deal.

People earning $75,000 a year or less will get a $1200 check, plus $500 per child.

Those earning up to $99,000 a year will get a smaller check.

Help is on the way a big help.

Quick help.

For Elizabeth Mahia, a waitress in Los Angeles.

It's not a moment too soon.

I need to know that I'm gonna be okay.

And so will my kids be if we were to get sick right now.

Under the bill, people will receive unemployment benefits for up to 39 weeks instead of 26 and the size of an unemployment check will go up by $600 for four months.

There's also help for small businesses.

Diane and Lily Joy ll owned a flower shop in North Carolina.

We've had probably 20 plus events.

Cancel or postpone a lot of weddings.

The bill includes a $367 billion loan program for small businesses who do not lay off their workers and $500 billion for large corporations in hard hit industries like airlines and hotels.

There's also more than $100 billion in aid for hospitals and healthcare systems and money to help the states offset their losses.

John, as you know, Americans, been watching this for days.

It's gone on the back and forth.

So bottom line, when can we expect a vote on this bill and when can Americans expect to see those checks go out?

Well, the Senate may vote as early as tonight, if not tomorrow.

The House would follow shortly thereafter, and if that is all done, David checks would begin to go out on April 6th.

Now, if you're getting your check via mail, could take four or five weeks before you actually see that money.

Those that get direct deposit file there returns electronically could see it earlier.

But David, this all depends on Congress.

Getting this passed soon.

Millions of families desperate for that help.

John.

Thank you.

Hi, everyone.

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