Former 2020 Democratic candidate Andrew Yang’s push for a universal basic income is gaining ground, he said, as lawmakers look for creative ways to aid people amid a pandemic.

Yang, a former businessman, dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary earlier this year after his long shot candidacy failed to gain the traction it needed against seasoned politicians such as former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The cornerstone of Yang’s campaign, a $1,000/month “Freedom Dividend” for every American, appears to be picking up some support, at least temporarily.

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