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A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.

12/18/2024, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5548

Bill 118 s 5548, also known as the "Unemployment Compensation Accuracy Improvement Act," aims to make changes to title III of the Social Security Act in order to enhance the precision of unemployment compensation benefit payments. The bill seeks to address issues related to the accuracy of these payments and improve the overall efficiency of the unemployment compensation system.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would require states to implement measures to verify the eligibility of individuals receiving unemployment benefits, such as cross-checking with other databases to ensure that only those who are truly eligible are receiving payments. Additionally, the bill includes provisions aimed at reducing instances of fraud and abuse within the unemployment compensation system.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5548 is to ensure that unemployment compensation benefits are being distributed accurately and efficiently to those who are truly in need. By implementing measures to verify eligibility and reduce fraud, the bill aims to improve the overall integrity of the unemployment compensation system and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.

Current Status of Bill S 5548

Bill S 5548 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill S 5548 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2024.  Bill S 5548's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5548

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5548

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5548

A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.

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