The House will vote Thursday on a spending package aimed at responding to the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, told reporters gathered at a weekly press conference that the legislation would move quickly to final passage on Thursday when lawmakers are expected to leave town for a weeklong recess.
Democrats, led by the House Ways and Means Committee, are still writing the measure, which would provide paid sick leave, broader unemployment insurance, and ensure lunch is provided for low-income students if public schools close by expanding food stamps, among other provisions.
House Democrats are likely to unanimously support the bill, but Republicans may not back the legislation, particularly if it will simply add to the deficit, which is expected.
Democrats are moving the legislation as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, holds talks with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on a legislative deal with the Trump administration.
Trump, who met with Senate Republicans Tuesday, is pushing for an economic package that provides for a major payroll tax cut, but GOP lawmakers may not support it, and Democrats mostly oppose it.
A final deal that clears Congress is likely to consist of a compromise between Pelosi and Trump, by way of talks with Mnuchin.
House Democrats will meet later Wednesday to discuss the details of their spending measure.
The House measure will include a provision to provide for free coronavirus testing, protective gear for healthcare workers, and mobilization of federal resources to increase the capacity to treat the sick.
