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Recovering Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

This act aims to recover billions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment benefits paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. It incentivizes states to reclaim these funds by allowing them to retain a portion of the recovered money for system modernization and fraud prevention. This protects taxpayer money and improves the unemployment benefits system.
Key points
States can keep 25% of recovered fraudulent pandemic unemployment funds for system modernization, hiring investigators, and other anti-fraud efforts.
The period for states to recover improperly paid benefits is extended from 3 to 5 years.
States are required to use data verification systems, like the National Directory of New Hires, to detect fraud and improper payments.
The Secretary of Labor is prohibited from issuing blanket waivers for recovering pandemic unemployment overpayments.
States can temporarily adjust staffing rules until the end of 2023 to combat fraud.
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Print number: 117_S_4507
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2022-07-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4507.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can keep 25% of recovered fraudulent pandemic unemployment funds for system modernization, hiring investigators, and other anti-fraud efforts.
  • The period for states to recover improperly paid benefits is extended from 3 to 5 years.
  • States are required to use data verification systems, like the National Directory of New Hires, to detect fraud and improper payments.
  • The Secretary of Labor is prohibited from issuing blanket waivers for recovering pandemic unemployment overpayments.
  • States can temporarily adjust staffing rules until the end of 2023 to combat fraud.
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 Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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