Congress is now considering staying away from Washington for a month or more as the coronavirus makes even the routine act of legislating a dangerous risk for new transmissions
After passing the largest economic relief bill in history, .
"That's sort of an aspirational goal, but I think it's obviously subject to radical change based on circumstances," said Rep. Gerry Connolly . "April 20 is what, three weeks away? That seems a little early based on the pace of this crisis." And the chummy Capitol is a unique petri dish for the spread of the virus. Lawmakers share tight quarters on elevators, in party meetings and at committee hearings. Reporters cram together into epic scrums during times of crisis. Tourists jam the hallways, particularly during the peak spring tourist season.
“We should just lead by example and show the American people we can recognize that everybody needs to do everything they can to minimize the spread of this disease, including United States senators, and still do their work,” Cardin said in an interview on Monday. In the House, Rep. Nydia Velazquez was the latest member to be diagnosed with coronavirus on Monday, joining Reps. Ben McAdams , Mario Diaz-Balart , Joe Cunningham and Mike Kelly . Velazquez was present for the House vote Friday and was in close contact with House leaders during a bill signing ceremony afterward.
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