What does Preamble of HR 1119 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend titles III and IX of the Social Security Act to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work, and for other purposes,' proposes amendments to titles III and IX of the Social Security Act. The bill aims to establish requirements for individuals receiving unemployment compensation related to suitable work.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1119 do?

This bill is formally titled the Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025.

What does REFORM OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TO PROMOTE WORK. of HR 1119 do?

This section modifies the Social Security Act to add requirements for unemployment compensation eligibility. Claimants may be required to respond to requests, schedule and attend interviews, and participate in reemployment services if requested. Employers may voluntarily report to the State a claimant's failure to comply with these requirements. The Secretary of Labor must conduct a study within two years of enactment regarding the effect of increased random audits on State unemployment compensation laws. If the study indicates improvement, the Secretary may prescribe regulations to increase the number of audits. The changes generally apply to weeks beginning one year after enactment, with a provision for states with biennial legislative sessions.

What does WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENDED AND EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT of HR 1119 do?

This section amends Section 905 of the Social Security Act regarding unemployment compensation. It adds a new subsection (e) limiting transfers from the extended unemployment compensation account to state accounts. Transfers are contingent on the Secretary of Labor certifying that state laws include provisions required by paragraphs (13) and (14) of section 303(a). This subsection applies notwithstanding other laws enacted after the Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025, unless those laws specifically cite it. The amendments generally apply to weeks beginning one year after the date of enactment of this Act. For states with biennial legislative sessions, the amendments apply after the end of the first legislative session following enactment.

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Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025 — HR. 1119

Last updated: 2/7/2025 · Introduced: 2/7/2025

Author: Chuck Edwards (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Social Security Act to require unemployment compensation recipients to respond to requests, attend interviews, and participate in reemployment services when requested, potentially impacting eligibility.
The bill limits transfers from the extended unemployment compensation account to state accounts, contingent on states meeting specific work-related requirements.
The Secretary of Labor will conduct a study on the impact of increased unemployment audits and may prescribe regulations to increase audits if improvements are observed.

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