H.R. 3148 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Help Wanted Act
H.R. 3148 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 12, 2021, sponsored by Chris Jacobs with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Help Wanted Act This bill eliminates certain work search exceptions and flexibilities in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. Specifically, the bill prohibits states participating in PUA from modifying unemployment work search requirements on an emergency basis to respond to COVID-19.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Jacobs (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 12, 2021)
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