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To amend titles III and IX of the Social Security Act to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work, and for other purposes.
2/12/2025, 9:01 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1119
Bill 119 hr 1119, also known as the "Unemployment Compensation Reform Act," aims to make changes to the Social Security Act in order to require individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits to meet certain requirements related to finding suitable work.
The bill specifically focuses on amending titles III and IX of the Social Security Act. Title III pertains to grants to states for unemployment compensation administration, while Title IX deals with the general provisions of the Social Security Act.
Under this proposed legislation, individuals who are receiving unemployment compensation would be required to fulfill certain obligations in order to continue receiving benefits. These obligations may include actively seeking employment, participating in job training programs, or accepting suitable job offers. The goal of the bill is to encourage individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits to actively search for work and to accept suitable job opportunities when they arise. By implementing these requirements, the bill aims to help reduce unemployment rates and promote self-sufficiency among individuals who are currently relying on government assistance. Overall, the Unemployment Compensation Reform Act seeks to make changes to the Social Security Act in order to ensure that individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits are actively seeking employment and taking steps to re-enter the workforce.
The bill specifically focuses on amending titles III and IX of the Social Security Act. Title III pertains to grants to states for unemployment compensation administration, while Title IX deals with the general provisions of the Social Security Act.
Under this proposed legislation, individuals who are receiving unemployment compensation would be required to fulfill certain obligations in order to continue receiving benefits. These obligations may include actively seeking employment, participating in job training programs, or accepting suitable job offers. The goal of the bill is to encourage individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits to actively search for work and to accept suitable job opportunities when they arise. By implementing these requirements, the bill aims to help reduce unemployment rates and promote self-sufficiency among individuals who are currently relying on government assistance. Overall, the Unemployment Compensation Reform Act seeks to make changes to the Social Security Act in order to ensure that individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits are actively seeking employment and taking steps to re-enter the workforce.
Current Status of Bill HR 1119
Bill HR 1119 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1119 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1119's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1119
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1119
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1119
To amend titles III and IX of the Social Security Act to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work, and for other purposes.
To amend titles III and IX of the Social Security Act to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work, and for other purposes.
Comments

Castiel Davidson
1,009
1 year ago
this bill is so dumb, it just makes it harder for people to get the help they need when they're out of work. why make it harder for people to get by? smh #ridiculous
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1119
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