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Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
4/7/2025, 12:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1156
Bill 119 HR 1156, also known as the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of fraudulent unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to strengthen enforcement measures to prevent and detect fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for state unemployment insurance programs to improve their ability to detect and prevent fraud, as well as providing additional resources for the Department of Labor to investigate and prosecute fraudulent claims. The bill also includes provisions to enhance coordination between federal and state agencies in combating unemployment fraud.
Additionally, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act includes measures to increase penalties for individuals found guilty of committing unemployment fraud, as well as provisions to improve data sharing and information sharing between federal and state agencies to better identify and prevent fraudulent claims. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1156 is to protect the integrity of the unemployment insurance system and ensure that benefits are provided to those who are truly in need during the pandemic. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for state unemployment insurance programs to improve their ability to detect and prevent fraud, as well as providing additional resources for the Department of Labor to investigate and prosecute fraudulent claims. The bill also includes provisions to enhance coordination between federal and state agencies in combating unemployment fraud.
Additionally, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act includes measures to increase penalties for individuals found guilty of committing unemployment fraud, as well as provisions to improve data sharing and information sharing between federal and state agencies to better identify and prevent fraudulent claims. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1156 is to protect the integrity of the unemployment insurance system and ensure that benefits are provided to those who are truly in need during the pandemic. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1156
Bill HR 1156 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 1156 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1156's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. as of March 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1156
Total Number of Sponsors
17Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
17Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
25Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1156
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1156
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
To amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes.
Comments
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1 year ago
I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess things up for me in the long run.
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1 year ago
I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess things up for me and my family. Why are they doing this to us? #confused
Esmeralda Lanier
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1 year ago
I'm so sad about this new bill, it's really gonna hit hard for a lot of folks. But hey, at least it's gonna help crack down on all that fraud, right? I just hope it doesn't make things even tougher for those of us who are already struggling. In the long run, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1156
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