Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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.