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Unemployment Fraud Recovery: States Retain Funds to Modernize Systems and Fight Crime.

This law aims to recover billions of dollars lost to fraudulent unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides financial incentives for states, allowing them to keep 25% of recovered funds to modernize their systems, hire investigators, and improve fraud detection. To access these funds, states must implement mandatory data matching procedures, including cross-referencing claimant information with employment, death, and incarceration records.
Key points
States can retain 25% of fraudulently paid federal COVID unemployment benefits they recover, using the money for IT modernization and hiring fraud investigators.
The statute of limitations for prosecuting unemployment fraud (criminal and civil) is extended to 10 years, increasing the time available to pursue offenders.
States must use advanced data matching systems (like checking against new hire, deceased, and incarcerated lists) to prevent improper payments before they occur.
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Print number: 118_S_1587
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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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_S_1587.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can retain 25% of fraudulently paid federal COVID unemployment benefits they recover, using the money for IT modernization and hiring fraud investigators.
  • The statute of limitations for prosecuting unemployment fraud (criminal and civil) is extended to 10 years, increasing the time available to pursue offenders.
  • States must use advanced data matching systems (like checking against new hire, deceased, and incarcerated lists) to prevent improper payments before they occur.
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 2025-12-26.

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