It is not clear at this time what sort of unilateral steps the administration is considering taking without the input of Congress.
Democrats have argued that this benefit, which has since lapsed, was an essential lifeline for struggling Americans.
But the move was blocked by Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who said the measure was a political stunt by Republicans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, speaks to reporters following a meeting at the Capitol on a COVID-19 relief bill, Aug. 1, 2020, in Washington.Democrats also blocked an attempt by Republicans to expand the $600 weekly unemployment benefit for a single week on Thursday.
Schumer said that they spent time during Monday's negotiations going through the respective proposals by Democrats and Republicans.
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