H.R.1156

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act extends statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs.

The Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act amends the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs. Specifically, it allows for criminal prosecution or civil enforcement actions for violations related to unemployment compensation claims funded by pandemic unemployment assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, or Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation to be brought within 10 years after the violation or conspiracy.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 295–127 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Mar 13, 2025

Senate

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Mar 11, 2025

House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 211 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156 and H.R. 1968. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 25, H.R. 1156, and H.R. 1968 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.