US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1156Passed Origin Chamber

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

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Overview

This bill, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, extends the time period for federal criminal and civil actions related to fraud in unemployment insurance programs established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it increases the statute of limitations from 5 to 10 years for fraud involving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. Additionally, the bill rescinds a specific amount of previously allocated funds intended for anti-fraud efforts.

Key provisions

Extends the statute of limitations for unemployment fraud claims to 10 years.
Applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation.
Covers criminal charges including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy.
Includes civil actions related to false claims.
An exception exists: the extension does not apply if the original statute of limitations has already expired.
Rescinds $5,000,000 in previously allocated funds for anti-fraud activities.
Amendments are made to the CARES Act to implement these changes.

Who is affected

Unemployed individuals
State unemployment insurance agencies
The Department of Labor
Fraudulent unemployment claimants

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Legislative history

20 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 11, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 11, 2025House

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)

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)

Mar 11, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1124)

Mar 11, 2025House

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.

Mar 11, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 11, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1156.

Mar 11, 2025House

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.

Mar 11, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. (consideration: CR H1093-1099)

Mar 11, 2025House

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.

Mar 12, 2025Senate

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

Mar 13, 2025Senate

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

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