S 490
Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021
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This bill, the Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021, aims to update and improve the technology used for delivering unemployment compensation in the United States. It directs the Department of Labor to develop a modular, open system of technology capabilities to modernize unemployment programs, focusing on accessibility, security, and data sharing. The bill also establishes requirements for pilot programs, prohibits relying solely on automated decision systems for key decisions, and mandates a study to identify technology needs and inform the modernization process.
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