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NEVADA (KTNV) — The House is expected to vote on the biggest emergency spending measure in U.S. history.

The $3 trillion "Heroes Act" includes money for cities like Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas

The bill provides funding for state and local governments, coronavirus testing, and a new round of direct payments to Americans of up to $6,000 per household.

The Heroes Act would also provide funds for essential worker hazard pay and the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service.

WASHINGTON — Mayors said Tuesday they have told Congress and the White House that the coronavirus is "blowing massive holes in our budgets," and they have asked the federal government for immediate help.

That request came in a conference call just days after state governors also warned that budget shortfalls could force massive furloughs and a loss of services.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — State and cities around the country have lost massive amounts of tax revenue that will impact everything from school to police and fire budgets.

Lawmakers in Congress are using virtual meetings and phone calls to debate whether to give more help to states. In a virtual debate, Democrats and Republicans on the House Problem Solvers Caucus seemed to be in agreement: city and state governments need more federal help.

The bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus held a "virtual Congress," in which members participated in an unofficial floor debate via video conference. Members debated the next coronavirus relief bill, which they largely agreed should include assistance for state and local governments impacted by rising expenditures and falling revenues due to the pandemic. The "virtual Congress" also served as an experiment for how House members could debate legislation while maintaining social distancing.

Help for cities

As Congress eyes a fourth relief bill, Nevada lawmakers are making the case to address the needs of the state, which was hard hit by the closure of casinos, hotels, entertainment venues and other businesses.

The National Governors Association, a group of bipartisan officeholders, is seeking $500 billion to help offset costs and the loss of revenue due to coronavirus. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, as well as Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland, chairman of national governor's group, support the request.