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Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act

12/29/2022, 9:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6922

Bill 117 HR 6922, also known as the Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to states that have taken out loans from the federal government to cover the costs of their unemployment insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill proposes to extend the waiver of interest on these loans for an additional period of time, in order to help states manage their finances and avoid additional financial burdens during this challenging time. By waiving the interest on these loans, states will be able to focus on providing much-needed support to their residents who have been impacted by the economic effects of the pandemic.

If passed, this bill would provide much-needed financial relief to states across the country, allowing them to continue to provide essential services to their residents without incurring additional costs. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to support states as they navigate the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and work to rebuild their economies in the months and years ahead.

Congressional Summary of HR 6922

Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act

This bill extends the waiver on interest on State Unemployment Loans from September 6, 2021, to September 30, 2022.

Current Status of Bill HR 6922

Bill HR 6922 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2022. Bill HR 6922 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6922's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6922

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6922

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Government trust funds
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Intergovernmental relations
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Unemployment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6922

Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act
Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act
To continue the temporary waiver of interest on State unemployment loans during the pandemic to provide additional relief, and for other purposes.

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