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Study of Pandemic Unemployment Programs: Impact on Workers, Businesses, and Economy

This act mandates a joint study on pandemic unemployment programs to assess their impact on individuals, businesses (especially small ones), and the overall economy. The study aims to understand how these programs affected employment, income, and the labor market, providing insights for future policy decisions.
Key points
Evaluate the impact of benefits on individuals: work engagement, job search, earnings, and total income compared to prior earnings.
Analyze the impact on businesses: effects on sales, profits, employment, and closures due to staffing shortages related to benefit availability.
Examine the impact on the economy: changes in employment, unemployment, job openings, and labor force participation rates.
Compare states that ended pandemic unemployment programs early with those that continued them.
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Print number: 117_HR_5363
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Back To Work Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Evaluate the impact of benefits on individuals: work engagement, job search, earnings, and total income compared to prior earnings.
  • Analyze the impact on businesses: effects on sales, profits, employment, and closures due to staffing shortages related to benefit availability.
  • Examine the impact on the economy: changes in employment, unemployment, job openings, and labor force participation rates.
  • Compare states that ended pandemic unemployment programs early with those that continued them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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