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BillHR 1156 · 119

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

Introduced
Feb 10, 2025
Cosponsors
25
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 13, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Labor to take steps to prevent and investigate fraud related to pandemic unemployment benefits. Establishes new procedures for states to detect and report fraudulent activity.

Sponsored By

Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 10, 2025
  4. Mar 13, 2025You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people who have received or are receiving pandemic unemployment benefits, as it may lead to increased scrutiny and potential audits of their claims. It also impacts state unemployment agencies, which will be required to implement new fraud detection and reporting procedures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
26backers
  • Republican26
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteMar 11, 2025
295–127

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (25)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 13, 2025
Latest ActionRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.