Schumer Vows $2,000 Stimulus Checks Will Be First Priority When Democrats Gain Senate Control On 1/6/21 at 1:53 PM EST Delivering more substantial coronavirus relief payments to qualified Americans could be among lawmakers' top priorities next term, if Democrats secure control of the U.S. Senate. As the likelihood of a Democratic majority in the congressional chamber becomes increasingly plausible, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined the party's plans to provide additional support to members of the public, many of whom continue to face economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday. "America is experiencing one of the greatest crises we have ever had in our history, and the Senate Democratic majority is committed to delivering the bold change and help that Americans need and demand," Schumer said in remarks given at a televised press conference, which celebrated the anticipated outcomes of Georgia's runoff elections.