H.R. 1156 Passed the House Labor and Employment

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

To amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] Introduced February 10, 2025 Cosponsors 25 (25 R) Latest action March 13, 2025

Summary

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill extends the statute of limitations for (1) criminal charges related to fraud, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud; and (2) civil actions involving false claims. However, the bill does not apply to a criminal prosecution or civil enforcement action if the applicable statute of limitations expired before the date of the bill's enactment.
Additionally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Department of Labor for anti-fraud and program integrity activities.  

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Mar 13, 2025 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29.
  2. Mar 12, 2025 Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  3. Mar 11, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Mar 11, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094)
  5. Mar 11, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 127 (Roll no. 68). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1093-1094)
  6. Mar 11, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1124)
  7. Mar 11, 2025 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  8. Mar 11, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. Mar 11, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1156.
  10. Mar 11, 2025 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.
  11. Mar 11, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1093-1099)
  12. Mar 11, 2025 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.

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