According to Fox News, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow indicated Republicans are open to a back-to-work bonus for unemployed Americans in the next round of coronavirus aid.
Under the proposal, the money would be distributed through July 31, the same week the extra $600 a week unemployment benefit ends.
According to Fox News, Portman is reportedly working with the Senate Finance Committee on the proposal.
House Democrats, meanwhile, have passed a $3 trillion stimulus package that includes additional unemployment benefits.
According to unemployment numbers released Wednesday morning, another 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week.
