The same reason they tried to bail out corporations instead of giving the money *directly* to the workers this last time around (thankfully defeated).
Their excuse to the public: "oh the corporations will make sure that the employees get their share of the money."
The reality: didn't happen with the tax rebate, won't happen with a bailout.
The actual reason: shareholders need better dividends.
Who are the shareholders: primarily people who don't need better dividends to put food on their table.
Who doesn't benefit: employees affected by layoffs, shut-downs, closures, reduced hours, who rely on their jobs to put food on their table.
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