Pandemic Relief Will Run Out If President Doesn't Sign Package Into Law By Jim Zarroli / NPR Published December 26, 2020 at 2:03 AM PST This story was published more than 3 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email Economic benefits for victims of the pandemic will expire soon if Congress and the president don't act to extend or replace them. Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.