Search Results: keywords:"unemployment compensation"

  • S. 5548 — To amend title III of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of payment of unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:972

    The bill, titled the "Eliminate Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act," seeks to improve the accuracy of unemployment compensation payments by amending the Social Security Act. It mandates that state agencies withhold unemployment benefits from claimants while their eligibility is...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill aims to make sure people don't get unemployment money they shouldn't by checking their details carefully, and if they are waiting for a decision, their money is held back but given quickly if they win their appeal.

  • S. 3523 — To end unemployment payments to jobless millionaires.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:288

    S. 3523 seeks to end unemployment payments to individuals with an adjusted gross income of $1,000,000 or more. Introduced by Senator Ernst and co-sponsored by Senators Tester and Braun, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for unemployment compensation to wealthy...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3523 wants to stop giving money to really rich people who lose their jobs, so they can save that money for people who need it more. This means if someone makes $1,000,000 or more a year, they won't get this help when they're not working.