This is the most common-sense thing to do. Britain did it; Spain did it; France did it; Australia/NZ did it, especially for essential workers!!! It is a positive economic, social, educational, and humane gain for both the countries and the recipients.

Right-wingers are so myopic in their bigotry and hate, they cannot see the forest for the trees.
Durbin, Schumer, and Pelosi are so corrupt, they lack the courage to act.