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Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

USA118th CongressHR-1163| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (35)
David Schweikert (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act This bill addresses fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits. Specifically, the bill allows states to retain 25% of any recovered fraudulent overpayments. These retained funds may be used for modernizing unemployment compensation systems and information technology, reimbursing administrative costs, hiring fraud investigators and prosecutors, and for other program integrity activities. Additionally, the bill allows states to retain 5% of any overpayments of regular and extended UI benefits. A state must, in order to retain these overpayments, certify that it has met certain conditions for data matching. Next, the bill extends from 3 to 10 years the time during which states can recover overpayments of pandemic UI benefits. Further, the bill extends flexibilities for states to hire temporary staff on a noncompetitive basis to identify, pursue, and recover fraudulent overpayments under federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The bill also extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions related to UI fraud. Finally, the bill repeals a section of the CARES Act (as amended by the American Rescue Plan of 2021) that provided funding for UI program integrity activities. Subject to appropriations, the unobligated balance of this funding shall be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and periodically credited to the appropriate state account in the Unemployment Trust Fund, as outlined by the bill.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 17.
Apr 6, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
Apr 6, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-34.
May 10, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
May 10, 2023
Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1587
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2281-2292)
May 11, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
May 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1163.
May 11, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 11, 2023
Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2292)
May 11, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 11, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2294-2295)
May 11, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 221 (Roll no. 210).
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May 11, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)
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May 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 17.


  • April 6, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.


  • April 6, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-34.


  • May 10, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.


  • May 10, 2023
    Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1587
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2281-2292)


  • May 11, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.


  • May 11, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1163.


  • May 11, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 11, 2023
    Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2292)


  • May 11, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • May 11, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 11, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2294-2295)


  • May 11, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 221 (Roll no. 210).
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  • May 11, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)
    View Vote


  • May 11, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 118-1587: Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  • HRES 118-383: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operationsUnemployment

Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

USA118th CongressHR-1163| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act This bill addresses fraud and overpayments of pandemic unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, including by providing incentives for states to investigate and recover overpayments of these benefits. Specifically, the bill allows states to retain 25% of any recovered fraudulent overpayments. These retained funds may be used for modernizing unemployment compensation systems and information technology, reimbursing administrative costs, hiring fraud investigators and prosecutors, and for other program integrity activities. Additionally, the bill allows states to retain 5% of any overpayments of regular and extended UI benefits. A state must, in order to retain these overpayments, certify that it has met certain conditions for data matching. Next, the bill extends from 3 to 10 years the time during which states can recover overpayments of pandemic UI benefits. Further, the bill extends flexibilities for states to hire temporary staff on a noncompetitive basis to identify, pursue, and recover fraudulent overpayments under federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The bill also extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions related to UI fraud. Finally, the bill repeals a section of the CARES Act (as amended by the American Rescue Plan of 2021) that provided funding for UI program integrity activities. Subject to appropriations, the unobligated balance of this funding shall be transferred to the Department of the Treasury and periodically credited to the appropriate state account in the Unemployment Trust Fund, as outlined by the bill.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 17.
Apr 6, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
Apr 6, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-34.
May 10, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
May 10, 2023
Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1587
Introduced in Senate
May 11, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2281-2292)
May 11, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
May 11, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1163.
May 11, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 11, 2023
Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2292)
May 11, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 11, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2294-2295)
May 11, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 221 (Roll no. 210).
View Vote
May 11, 2023
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)
View Vote
May 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 17.


  • April 6, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.


  • April 6, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-34.


  • May 10, 2023
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.


  • May 10, 2023
    Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1587
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 11, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2281-2292)


  • May 11, 2023
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.


  • May 11, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1163.


  • May 11, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 11, 2023
    Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2292)


  • May 11, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • May 11, 2023
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • May 11, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2294-2295)


  • May 11, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 221 (Roll no. 210).
    View Vote


  • May 11, 2023
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)
    View Vote


  • May 11, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (35)
David Schweikert (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 118-1587: Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
  • HRES 118-383: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operationsUnemployment