AI Summary

The "Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act" is a federal bill designed to safeguard taxpayers and individuals impacted by unemployment fraud. The main provisions of the bill aim to enhance measures to prevent fraudulent unemployment claims, improve coordination between state and federal agencies in detecting fraud, and provide assistance to victims of such fraudulent activities. The bill seeks to strengthen the integrity of the unemployment insurance system and ensure that funds are allocated appropriately. If enacted, this legislation would have a significant impact on reducing financial losses due to fraudulent claims and supporting those affected by such schemes.

Bill Activity

2023-02-24: Introduced in House
2023-02-24: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2023-02-28: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-02-28: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 17.
2023-04-06: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-34.
2023-04-06: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
2023-05-10: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 383 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
2023-05-10: Rule H. Res. 383 passed House.
2023-05-11: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 383. (consideration: CR H2281-2292)
2023-05-11: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 and H.R. 1163. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2 under a closed rule with five hours of general debate, and the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1163 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
2023-05-11: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1163.
2023-05-11: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2023-05-11: Mrs. Sykes moved to recommit to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2292)
2023-05-11: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2023-05-11: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Sykes demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2023-05-11: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2294-2295)
2023-05-11: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 221 (Roll no. 210).
2023-05-11: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 200 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H2281-2283)
2023-05-11: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.