H.R. 1156 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
H.R. 1156 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 10, 2025, sponsored by Jason Smith with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Groups that lobbied
- 4
What it does
Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Smith (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. (Mar 13, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 11, 2025 · Passed295–127
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement ActHouse · Mar 11, 2025
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Other Labor and Employment bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- S. 500: CAREER Act of 2025
- H.R. 989: To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
- H.R. 1055: CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025
- H.R. 1319: Modern Worker Empowerment Act
- H.R. 1895: Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act
- S. 1950: Susan Muffley Act of 2025
- H.R. 2262: Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- H.R. 2270: Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act
- S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
Who lobbied on it
4 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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