What does Preamble of CAL Repayment Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XII of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment would require states to prioritize using certain funds to pay outstanding balances on advances made under title XII. States would be required to pay these balances before utilizing the funds for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CAL Repayment Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Creating Accountability in Loan Repayment Act or the CAL Repayment Act.

What does REQUIREMENT TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS TO PAY OUTSTANDING UI of CAL Repayment Act do?

This section amends Section 1202 of the Social Security Act. States receiving federal funds that can be used to repay advances under Section 1201 must repay those advances within 5 business days of the funds becoming available. If a State uses these funds for other purposes before repaying the advance, it must repay the full amount to the Federal Government within 5 business days of the Secretary's determination. The amendment applies to funds awarded on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

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CAL Repayment Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Vince Fong (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The CAL Repayment Act amends the Social Security Act to require states to prioritize repaying federal advances related to unemployment insurance before using certain federal funds.
States receiving federal funds for unemployment insurance repayment must repay outstanding advances within five business days of the funds' availability.
The Act applies to federal funds awarded on or after its enactment date, ensuring timely repayment of unemployment insurance advances.

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