H.R.1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1163

Roll 211 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 11, 2023 4:33 PM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.1163 — Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 230 / Nay 200 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
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D1020003
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Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

The Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act (HR 1163) aims to enhance the integrity of unemployment insurance programs and protect taxpayers from fraud. The bill was introduced in response to widespread fraudulent claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in significant financial losses for state and federal unemployment systems.

Key provisions of HR 1163 include the establishment of a framework for states to implement stronger verification processes for unemployment claims. This includes requiring states to utilize data analytics and other technologies to detect and prevent fraudulent claims before they are paid. The bill also mandates that states enhance their reporting requirements to ensure better tracking of unemployment fraud incidents.

Funding for these initiatives is expected to come from federal grants provided to states, which will be allocated to improve their unemployment insurance systems and fraud detection capabilities. The bill encourages states to invest in technology and training to bolster their defenses against fraud, thereby reducing the financial burden on taxpayers.

The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are taxpayers, who will be protected from the costs associated with fraudulent claims, as well as legitimate unemployment beneficiaries who may face delays due to fraud. Additionally, state unemployment agencies will receive support to enhance their operational capabilities.

The bill outlines a timeline for implementation, requiring states to develop and submit their fraud prevention plans within a specified period after the bill’s enactment. Ongoing assessments will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of these measures.

Overall, HR 1163 represents a concerted effort to safeguard the integrity of unemployment insurance programs, ensuring that resources are directed to those in genuine need while minimizing the risk of fraud that undermines the system.

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Yea (230)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (200)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (5)

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Not Voting