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Unemployment Fraud Prevention Bill
Recent Bills/Unemployment Fraud Prevention Bill

Unemployment Fraud Prevention Bill

IntroducedJune 16, 2025
Passed House8 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
Economics and Public FinanceAsiaChinaCongressional oversightComputers and information technologyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDisability assistanceBudget processAviation and airportsBuy American requirementsDistrict of ColumbiaAmerican SamoaChemical and biological weaponsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useAppropriationsAfricaCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Collective securityDefense spendingDepartment of Defense
Why This Matters

This bill focuses on reducing unemployment fraud by requiring better identity verification and stricter job search rules. It aims to protect the integrity of unemployment benefits for those who truly need them.

If you are applying for unemployment benefits, you may face new identity checks and job search requirements.
Who this affects
Individuals applying for unemployment benefits · State unemployment agencies
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires stronger identity checks for unemployment benefits.
  2. 2It aims to prevent fraud in the unemployment system.
  3. 3The bill also strengthens requirements for job searching.
  4. 4States must match data to verify applicants' identities.
  5. 5It seeks to ensure that only eligible individuals receive benefits.
Read the detailed summary

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.) Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedJun 16, 2025
Sponsors
See all 4 sponsors
HouseJul 18, 2025
House Vote
Yes 219No 209Not Voting 2
Crossed party lines: 5 Democrats voted Yes · 3 Republicans voted No
See How Everyone Voted
SenateCurrent

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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