HR 2541 · 99th Congress · Labor and Employment

Extended Benefits Reform Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1985-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extended Benefits Reform Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to require cessation of payment of extended compensation to any individual following the third week after the first week for which there is a State "off" indicator if that individual was not receiving extended compensation in the second week after the first week for which there is a State "off" indicator. Revises provisions for State "on" and "off" indicators for purposes of such Act. Provides that there is a State "off" indicator for a week if, for the most recent three calendar months for which data are available, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the State averaged: (1) nine percent or more, there is a State "on" indicator for a week; and (2) less than nine percent. Repeals provisions which used the insured unemployment rate to determine State "on" and "off" indicators under such Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats