HR 1160 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment
Truth in Unemployment Statistics Act of 1985
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1985-02-25)
Plain Language Summary
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Truth in Unemployment Statistics Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to provide that the State trigger for the extended unemployment compensation program shall be based on specified total unemployment rates. Provides for optional area triggers for such program. Amends the Federal Supplemental Compensation Act of 1982 to extend the period for supplemental unemployment compensation program payments to individuals through September 30, 1985. Revises the definition of the "period of eligibility" under such Act, with respect to any individual, to mean any week beginning before April 1, 1986. Sets forth provisions relating to effective dates. Directs the Secretary of Labor to take all steps necessary to establish systems and procedures for the collection of data necessary to carry out this Act.…
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