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Protecting Railroad Unemployment Benefits from Automatic Budget Cuts.

This law permanently shields unemployment benefits paid to railroad workers from automatic government spending reductions (sequestration). This ensures that rail employees will receive the full amount of their entitled benefits, providing greater financial stability during periods of unemployment. The change applies retroactively to the COVID-19 emergency period.
Key points
Railroad unemployment insurance payments are permanently exempted from automatic budget cuts (sequestration).
Guarantees that rail workers receive their full unemployment benefits, regardless of federal budget constraints.
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Print number: 118_S_1274
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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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 118_S_1274.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Railroad unemployment insurance payments are permanently exempted from automatic budget cuts (sequestration).
  • Guarantees that rail workers receive their full unemployment benefits, regardless of federal budget constraints.
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: By Senator Whitehouse from Committee on the Budget filed written report. Report No. 118-168.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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