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Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act
12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5107
Bill 118 HR 5107, also known as the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of fraudulent unemployment claims that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill aims to recoup funds that were improperly distributed as a result of fraudulent unemployment claims. It establishes a process for identifying and recovering these funds from individuals who received them unlawfully. The bill also includes provisions to prevent future fraud by implementing stricter verification processes for unemployment claims.
Additionally, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act seeks to provide support and resources to state unemployment agencies to help them better detect and prevent fraudulent claims. This includes funding for technology upgrades and training for agency staff. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 5107 is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and to protect the integrity of the unemployment insurance system. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
The bill aims to recoup funds that were improperly distributed as a result of fraudulent unemployment claims. It establishes a process for identifying and recovering these funds from individuals who received them unlawfully. The bill also includes provisions to prevent future fraud by implementing stricter verification processes for unemployment claims.
Additionally, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act seeks to provide support and resources to state unemployment agencies to help them better detect and prevent fraudulent claims. This includes funding for technology upgrades and training for agency staff. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 5107 is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and to protect the integrity of the unemployment insurance system. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 5107
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act
This bill extends the time period when a state must recover improperly paid pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) benefits and bring related criminal charges or enforcement actions to 10 years.
The bill also adds certain recovery requirements to two pandemic UI programs—Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Lost Wages Assistance (LWA)—that match the requirements of other pandemic UI programs. Specifically, the state must (1) repay itself by deducting the PUA or LWA funds from any UI benefits a recipient may later qualify to receive; and (2) ensure the recipient is provided with notice, a hearing, and a final determination.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5107
Bill HR 5107 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5107 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5107's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5107
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5107
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5107
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act
To extend the statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under the COVID-19 unemployment programs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5107
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