SUPPORT for New Workers Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 17, 2021)
Strengthening Unemployment Programs to Provide Opportunities for Recovery and Training for New Workers Act or the SUPPORT for New Workers Act
This bill provides weekly payments to individuals who forego Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation by finding work with a new employer. An eligible individual receives a weekly payment of $180 for each week that the individual remains employed with the new employer, up to a maximum of nine weeks. This bonus payment is only available for weeks of employment after the bill is enacted and prior to September 6, 2021.
These payments, made by states under the bill, are subject to 100% federal reimbursement in the same manner as Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments.
What just happenedJun 17, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 17, 2021
- Jun 17, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Work and Welfare Subcommittee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House