Bill 118 hr 8559, also known as the "Protecting Small Business from Unemployment Insurance Premium Increases Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to shield small businesses from facing higher unemployment insurance premiums due to unpaid advances made by states.
The bill addresses a concern where states have borrowed money from the federal government to cover the costs of unemployment insurance benefits during times of economic downturn. When states are unable to repay these advances, it can lead to an increase in unemployment insurance premiums for businesses in that state.
To prevent small businesses from bearing the burden of these premium increases, the bill proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code that would provide relief to employers. This would help protect small businesses from facing financial strain as a result of state debts.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 8559 is to support small businesses by ensuring they are not unfairly impacted by unemployment insurance premium increases caused by unrepaid state advances.