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Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7066

Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020

This bill permits states to provide not more than two weekly payments of $600 to individuals who were eligible for pandemic unemployment compensation during any week after the enactment of this bill but who are no longer eligible as a result of becoming thereafter reemployed. A state may make such payments as a lump sum.

Additionally, states participating in pandemic unemployment programs must (1) establish a process for employers to report when an individual refuses an offer of employment; and (2) provide individuals claiming unemployment benefits with notice of the state’s laws with respect to returning, or refusing to return, to work.

Current Status of Bill HR 7066

Bill HR 7066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2020. Bill HR 7066 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2020.  Bill HR 7066's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7066

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
37
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7066

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Intergovernmental relations
- Labor and Employment
- State and local government operations
- Unemployment
- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7066

Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020
To provide relief to workers impacted by COVID-19 and support for reopening businesses, and for other purposes.
Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020

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