Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-02-10

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.

Recent Activity

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.

Alternative Names

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.

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.

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1156) to amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1968) making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Infectious and parasitic diseases

State and local finance

Unemployment

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]

Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Ways and Means Committee

Variations and Revisions

Aaliyah Hu