Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act

Senate Bill 3497 - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:23:03Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3497 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3497

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act

This bill expands unemployment benefits to certain individuals affected by the public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services on January 27, 2020, with respect to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, beginning on enactment of this bill and ending 26 weeks after the COVID-19 public health emergency expires, the Department of Labor must enter into an agreement with a state under which Labor shall finance 100% of such state's unemployment benefit assistance to unemployed workers who

are not eligible for other federal or state unemployment insurance;
meet certain conditions related to being unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable to work due to COVID-19;
are not able to telework; and
are not receiving other paid leave.

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Current Status of Bill S 3497

Bill S 3497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3497 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020. Bill S 3497's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 12, 2020