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Act to Speed Up Unemployment Claim Processing

This act aims to speed up the processing of unemployment claims. If a state has too many unprocessed claims, it could lose administrative funding for unemployment benefits. The goal is for citizens to receive decisions on their claims faster.
Key points
States with a high number of unprocessed unemployment claims may lose administrative funding.
Unemployment claims should be processed within 21 days of filing.
The act intends to incentivize states to act faster on unemployment cases.
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Print number: 117_HR_6224
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2021-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fix the Unemployment Backlogs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6224.

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 2021-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States with a high number of unprocessed unemployment claims may lose administrative funding.
  • Unemployment claims should be processed within 21 days of filing.
  • The act intends to incentivize states to act faster on unemployment cases.
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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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