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Combating Unemployment Fraud: New Rules and Fund Recovery.

This act aims to improve the recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits, especially those related to the pandemic. States can retain a portion of recovered funds to strengthen fraud prevention systems and enhance identity verification. This means greater protection for taxpayer money and more effective prosecution of fraudsters.
Key points
States can keep 25% of recovered fraudulent pandemic unemployment funds to modernize systems and hire investigators.
The statute of limitations for prosecuting unemployment benefit fraud has been extended from 3 to 10 years.
New requirements for states to use databases (e.g., employment, death, incarcerated individual data) to detect and prevent fraud have been introduced.
States can use a portion of recovered overpayments for fraud prevention and improving unemployment system administration.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-05-11
53%
For 230
Against 200
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1163
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Process start date: 2023-02-24
Voting date: 2023-05-11
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 211
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1163.

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 2023-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can keep 25% of recovered fraudulent pandemic unemployment funds to modernize systems and hire investigators.
  • The statute of limitations for prosecuting unemployment benefit fraud has been extended from 3 to 10 years.
  • New requirements for states to use databases (e.g., employment, death, incarcerated individual data) to detect and prevent fraud have been introduced.
  • States can use a portion of recovered overpayments for fraud prevention and improving unemployment system administration.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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