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LEGISLATION/H.R. 1156

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

119-HR-1156119th CongressIntroduced Feb 10, 2025Labor and Employment
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Introduced
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Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.

Sponsor

Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8](R-MO-8)
25 cosponsors

Summary

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill extends the statute of limitations for (1) criminal charges related to fraud, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud; and (2) civil actions involving false claims. However, the bill does not apply to a criminal prosecution or civil enforcement action if the applicable statute of limitations expired before the date of the bill's enactment.

Additionally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Department of Labor for anti-fraud and program integrity activities.  

Subjects

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local financeUnemployment

Actions (20)

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.
Mar 13, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 12, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094)
Mar 11, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094)
Mar 11, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1124)
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1156.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1093-1099)
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 211 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Feb 25, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-6.
Feb 25, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-6.
Feb 25, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
Feb 12, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 10, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025Library of Congress
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