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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Labor to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in the Secretary's possession relating to Unemployment Insurance fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4/17/2024, 11:45 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1288

Bill 117 H.Res. 1288 is a resolution that directs the Secretary of Labor to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives regarding Unemployment Insurance fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this resolution is to investigate and gather information on potential fraudulent activities related to Unemployment Insurance claims that may have occurred during the pandemic.

The resolution specifically requests that the Secretary of Labor provide any documents in their possession that relate to instances of fraud in the Unemployment Insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes any reports, data, or other information that could shed light on the extent of fraudulent activity and how it may have impacted the distribution of benefits to those in need.

By requesting these documents, the House of Representatives aims to better understand the scope of Unemployment Insurance fraud during the pandemic and identify any potential weaknesses in the system that may have allowed for such fraudulent activities to occur. This information will be crucial in determining what steps can be taken to prevent future fraud and ensure that Unemployment Insurance benefits are distributed fairly and efficiently to those who truly need them. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1288 is a non-partisan effort to investigate and address issues of fraud in the Unemployment Insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ultimate goal of improving the integrity and effectiveness of the program for all Americans.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1288

Bill HRES 1288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1288 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022.  Bill HRES 1288's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128. as of September 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1288

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1288

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

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