Wondering about that second round of coronavirus checks?

Congress still hasn’t agreed on a new COVID-19 stimulus bill, even after the provisions of the last one expired last month. What are the proposals currently on the table and what are their chances of passage? Wealth Daily contributor Samuel Taube investigates… Congress still hasn’t agreed on a new COVID-19 stimulus bill, even after the provisions of the last one expired last month. What are the proposals currently on the table and what are their chances of passage? Wealth Daily contributor Samuel Taube investigates… [Wealth Daily logo] Wondering about that second round of coronavirus checks? [Samuel Taube Photo] By [Samuel Taube]( Written Aug 30, 2020 All of us are coming out of quarantine with some unfinished projects. Perhaps you aspired to learn how to bake focaccia or speak French... but didn’t get around to it. Nothing to be ashamed of. We’re imperfect beings, and many of us bit off a little more than we could chew in terms of how to occupy ourselves during these trying times. Congress is really no different, except that it has left a far more important project unfinished: the next round of COVID-19 stimulus. After the CARES Act, [some minor extensions]( of its provisions, and a near miss with the [HEROES Act](, our government still hasn’t settled on a follow-up to the round of $1,200 checks Americans received back in the spring. But it’s trying. Today we’re looking at the current state of COVID-19 stimulus legislation, its chances of passage, and its probable effect on your portfolio... ANNOUNCING: The Great American Retirement Project What if I told you that by the end of 2020... You could have all the money you’ll need — not just for a secure retirement... But a retirement that lets you live out ALL of your wildest fantasies. Sound impossible? It’s NOT. Regular people have amassed fortunes doing this — many of whom have never even bought a single investment before in their entire lives. [Click here for details.]( The Latest COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Back in May, Congress failed to pass the HEROES Act — a substantial stimulus bill that included another round of $1,200 checks, extra unemployment benefits, hazard pay for frontline workers, and housing assistance for struggling renters and homeowners — due to opposition from Senate Republicans. This time around, Republicans are preparing a more modest stimulus bill. It would extend the boost to unemployment benefits originally created by the CARES Act, although it would cut the bonus in half from $600 per week to $300 per week. The Republican plan would also include $10 billion in funding for the Postal Service in order to shore up its operations for the upcoming election, an extension to the Paycheck Protection Program (a relief program for small businesses), additional funding for schools and testing facilities, and legal protections from liability for businesses that open during the pandemic. The House is returning early from its August recess to vote on the measure... but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a done deal. Will It Pass? Democrats have been pushing for a far bigger stimulus measure, one that would fully extend the CARES Act’s original $600-per-week boost to unemployment benefits and that would send another round of checks to taxpayers. At the time of writing, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi still appears to be committed to that bigger stimulus — and she’s willing to oppose this more modest measure to get it. "Why should there be a bill that has far less than what the public needs? We have that responsibility. They're just going to have to come up with more money,” she said at a press conference last week. Even if she backs down — or convinces Republicans to meet her in the middle — there’s another, less partisan problem with the latest bill: The Senate may not come back from recess to vote on it. The upper chamber is considering a similar measure that would at least bail out the Postal Service, but at the time of writing, there is no indication that its members are returning to Washington to help with passing emergency legislation. [This Army Veteran Is Whipping America’s Cannabis Industry Into Shape]( He’s armed with $300 million in funding, and he’s putting up production numbers this country has never seen. But his story is about to get much bigger: due to the devastation of COVID-19, states are going to rush to legalize cannabis so they can replenish falling tax revenues. As more states legalize, this army veteran is going to lead the way in the coming USA cannabis boom. Early investors could make a fortune... I made outstanding gains on the first cannabis boom: 3,220% on early cannabis winner Canopy Growth, and then I made 6,092% on Cronos. But I’m not resting on my laurels — new U.S. legalizations will create the biggest cannabis investment opportunity I’ve ever seen. There are still fortunes to be made... and this is your chance. [I urge you to join us while you still can.]( What It Means for Your Portfolio In the short term, the outcome of these congressional negotiations could cause a substantial swing in the price of major stock indices. The S&P 500 rallied by more than 17% during the week when Congress passed the CARES Act, and successful passage of a continuation measure could similarly bring some optimism to markets. [big gain] Conversely, if talks continue to stall, it could exert negative pressure on stock markets, as a lack of relief could damage consumer spending, which accounts for more than 70% of GDP. Regardless of the dysfunction in Washington, Wealth Daily will continue to provide you with education and tips on how to best manage your money through these chaotic times. Check back here for more information as the negotiating process goes on. Until next time, [Monica Savaglia] Samuel Taube Samuel Taube brings years of experience researching ETFs, cryptocurrencies, muni bonds, value stocks, and more to [Wealth Daily](. He has been writing for investment newsletters since 2013 and has penned articles accurately predicting financial market reactions to Brexit, the election of Donald Trump, and more. Samuel holds a degree in economics from the University of Maryland, and his investment approach focuses on finding undervalued assets at every point in the business cycle and then reaping big returns when they recover. To learn more about Samuel, [click here](. Enjoy reading this article? [Click here]( to like it and receive similar articles to read! 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