Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
Rep. Van Duyne and Rep. Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Claw Back Billions in COVID Unemployment Fraud
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not currently have a companion version in the Senate.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it faces a long road through several committees before it can become law.
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Life & Work
People who committed pandemic unemployment fraud face a longer window for prosecution. The statute of limitations is extended to 10 years from the date of the crime, meaning individuals who thought they were in the clear could still face criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for years to come.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-671.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
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