Sen. Steve Daines Steven (Steve) David DainesSenate Democrats demand White House fire controversial head of public lands agency Pence seeks to boost Daines in critical Montana Senate race The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Trump, Biden renew push for Latino support MORE (R-Mont.) on Monday unveiled a handful of proposals that he said Congress and the administration should enact amid growing concerns about the coronavirus's impact on the economy.

“I will be working with the Trump administration, Congressional Leadership, and Republicans and Democrats in both chambers to ensure these priorities are addressed and put forward to help protect public health and the economy during the Coronavirus outbreak," Daines, who is up for reelection, said in a statement.

Among the list of proposals outlined by Daines on Monday are ideas backed by President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE, including a temporary suspension of the payroll tax, as well as top priorities for Democrats like reducing hurdles to being tested and providing for 14 days of paid leave for individuals impacted by the coronavirus.

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Daines is also floating a temporary suspension of tariffs in an effort to try to stabilize the markets, which have been thrown into chaos amid concerns about a widespread coronavirus outbreak within the United States.

The proposal comes as Congress is grappling with what additional steps to take to combat the coronavirus after passing $8.3 billion in funding next week.

GOP senators say they will discuss potential next steps during a closed-door lunch on Tuesday with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Steven Terner MnuchinMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Hillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers On the Money: Pelosi draws line at .2T | Jobless claims dip | Swing-state jobless numbers an issue for Trump MORE and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow Larry KudlowMORE.

"I think they're going to bring up a number of ideas, and we'll see how they go," Sen. Roy Blunt Roy Dean BluntOn The Money: Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package | Communities of color hit hardest financially by COVID-19 | Businesses, states pass on Trump payroll tax deferral Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package Businesses, states pass on Trump payroll tax deferral MORE (R-Mo.) told reporters after a leadership meeting on Monday night.

Lawmakers are discussing whether they need to pass new tax cuts or a broader economic stimulus package. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley Charles (Chuck) Ernest GrassleySenate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden Senators offer disaster tax relief bill Trump spikes political football with return of Big Ten season MORE (R-Iowa) is looking at a "targeted" tax package, though some GOP senators, including Sens. John Cornyn John CornynAirline job cuts loom in battleground states Senate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden Hillicon Valley: DOJ indicts Chinese, Malaysian hackers accused of targeting over 100 organizations | GOP senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal | QAnon awareness jumps in new poll MORE (Texas) and Mike Braun Michael BraunPessimism grows as hopes fade for coronavirus deal McConnell shores up GOP support for coronavirus package Patient Protection Pledge offers price transparency MORE (Ind.), indicated they thought it was too soon.

Trump, meanwhile, said he will ask Congress to approve a payroll tax cut and relief for hourly workers.

“This was something that we were thrown into and we’re going to handle it, and we have been handling it,” Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room.