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Protecting Railroad Unemployment Benefits from Budget Cuts.

This act aims to permanently protect payments from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account. This means these benefits will not be subject to automatic budget cuts, providing greater financial stability for eligible individuals during difficult times.
Key points
Railroad unemployment benefits are now protected from automatic budget cuts.
This provides more financial certainty and stability for railroad employees if they lose their jobs.
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Print number: 117_S_545
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REEF Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_545.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Railroad unemployment benefits are now protected from automatic budget cuts.
  • This provides more financial certainty and stability for railroad employees if they lose their jobs.
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. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

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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