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H.R. 1156 House Labor and Employment

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

Introduced
Feb 10, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Jason (R-MO-8)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: read the second time. placed on senate legislative calendar under general orders. calendar no. 29 on Mar 13, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 10, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 10, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Feb 12, 2025
  4. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18. Feb 12, 2025
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-6. Feb 25, 2025
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2. Feb 25, 2025
  7. House Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 211 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. Mar 11, 2025
  8. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1093-1099) Mar 11, 2025
  9. House Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. Mar 11, 2025
  10. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1156. Mar 11, 2025
  11. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Mar 11, 2025
  12. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Mar 11, 2025
  13. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1124) Mar 11, 2025
  14. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094) Mar 11, 2025
  15. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094) Mar 11, 2025
  16. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Mar 11, 2025
  17. House
    On Passage Mar 11, 2025
    Agreed Yea 295 Nay 127 Roll Call
  18. Senate Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Mar 12, 2025
  19. Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. Mar 13, 2025

Cosponsors

25

Subjects

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local financeUnemployment

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
    • Reported By , Feb 25, 2025
    • Markup By , Feb 12, 2025
    • Referred To , Feb 10, 2025

Summary

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement ActThis bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill extends the statute of limitations for (1) criminal charges related to fraud, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud; and (2) civil actions involving false claims. However, the bill does not apply to a criminal prosecution or civil enforcement action if the applicable statute of limitations expired before the date of the bill's enactment.Additionally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Department of Labor for anti-fraud and program integrity activities.  

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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