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Termination of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits and Fund Rescission (CLOSE Act).

This bill aims to immediately end federal unemployment benefits established under the CARES Act, including PUA, FPUC, and PEUC. This means that 30 days after enactment, citizens will no longer receive these specific pandemic-era benefits. Additionally, all unused funds allocated for these programs will be returned to the federal treasury.
Key points
All federal pandemic unemployment programs (PUA, FPUC, PEUC, MEUC) will cease payments 30 days after the law is enacted.
Individuals relying on these specific federal benefits will lose this source of income.
Unused federal funds previously appropriated for these benefit programs will be rescinded (canceled).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7306
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2026-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLOSE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7306.

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 2026-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All federal pandemic unemployment programs (PUA, FPUC, PEUC, MEUC) will cease payments 30 days after the law is enacted.
  • Individuals relying on these specific federal benefits will lose this source of income.
  • Unused federal funds previously appropriated for these benefit programs will be rescinded (canceled).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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