A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.

12/18/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5548, also known as the "Unemployment Compensation Accuracy Improvement Act," aims to make changes to title III of the Social Security Act in order to enhance the precision of unemployment compensation benefit payments. The bill seeks to address issues related to the accuracy of these payments and improve the overall efficiency of the unemployment compensation system.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would require states to implement measures to verify the eligibility of individuals receiving unemployment benefits, such as cross-checking with other databases to ensure that only those who are truly eligible are receiving payments. Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at reducing instances of fraud and abuse within the unemployment compensation system.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5548 is to ensure that unemployment compensation benefits are being distributed accurately and efficiently to those who are truly in need. By implementing measures to verify eligibility and reduce fraud, the bill aims to improve the overall integrity of the unemployment compensation system and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5548

Introduced on
2024-12-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 118 s 5548, also known as the "Unemployment Compensation Accuracy Improvement Act," aims to make changes to title III of the Social Security Act in order to enhance the precision of unemployment compensation benefit payments. The bill seeks to address issues related to the accuracy of these payments and improve the overall efficiency of the unemployment compensation system.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would require states to implement measures to verify the eligibility of individuals receiving unemployment benefits, such as cross-checking with other databases to ensure that only those who are truly eligible are receiving payments. Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at reducing instances of fraud and abuse within the unemployment compensation system.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5548 is to ensure that unemployment compensation benefits are being distributed accurately and efficiently to those who are truly in need. By implementing measures to verify eligibility and reduce fraud, the bill aims to improve the overall integrity of the unemployment compensation system and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.