[But Republicans do not appear ready to make firm commitments. Several senators have expressed hesitation and concern about the idea of additional direct payments to Americans. [Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania said last week, "It's a huge amount of money and it wasn't targeted to the people who really need it. So I'm skeptical about whether we should do it again."

Senator John Cornyn of Texas said the status of the stimulus check direct payments is uncertain, but according to WKRN, the senator also noted that some of the stimulus may need to be "reprogrammed." Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has expressed similar uncertainty.

At least one proposal is expected to come up for discussion in the near future. Senator Mitch McConnell has stated that he plans to submit his own version of a stimulus package, but his proposal may limit payments to workers earning less than $40,000 a year.

However, the Senate is in recess until July 17, and when it returns to work, it will have only a few weeks (until August 7) to consider and pass a second stimulus package. Therefore, the date for Check 2 of the stimulus package may be delayed until after the Senate's next recess on September 7.

Several proposals have been floated for the second round of the stimulus package, but no clear answer has been given. The "Heroes Act," approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in May, would expand relief payments to individuals and families, including additional funds for dependent children and workers with taxpayer identification numbers. Under the bill, eligible individuals would receive $1,200 and up to $6,000 per family. You can use the Stimulus Check 2 Calculator to see how much you would receive.

From the White House, President Trump has said on separate occasions that "very generous" benefits may be "very soon," and Vice President Pence has expressed support for a payroll tax cut that would be reflected in workers' paychecks. White House Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow also stated that "direct checks will probably be part of the second stimulus bill."

Meanwhile, Senator Kamala Harris has called for direct monthly payments of $2,000 for the foreseeable future, and a group of economists has recommended ongoing checks to individuals and families whose amounts fluctuate with economic growth.

If you are expecting payment from the first round of stimulus checks but have not yet received your benefits, use the IRS Get My Payment app to find out the status. You can also sign up for stimulus check notifications through the USPS's Informed Delivery tool, which will let you know when your check or stimulus debit card is expected to arrive.

Finally, you can also contact a representative at the IRS stimulus check phone number.