United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNBC on Tuesday that there is "real optimism" the Congress will reach a consensus on a coronavirus stimulus package in the next few hours.
On Monday, the US Senate failed to reach a deal on new economic measures due to disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to strike an agreement as soon as possible as any delays will make it "harder to start up" the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak.