Help Wanted Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 12, 2021)
Help Wanted Act
This bill eliminates certain work search exceptions and flexibilities in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. Specifically, the bill prohibits states participating in PUA from modifying unemployment work search requirements on an emergency basis to respond to COVID-19. The bill also eliminates a requirement that states be flexible regarding work search requirements for individuals who are unable to search for work because of COVID-19. Similarly, the bill makes individuals who decline to work on the basis of safety concerns related to COVID-19 and claimants who quit working as a direct result of COVID-19 ineligible for PUA.
What just happenedMay 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2021
- May 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - May 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House