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H.R.1277: Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced March 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2013 - Amends title III (Grants to States for Unemployment Compensation) of the Social Security Act to require state laws to deny unemployment compensation to applicants unless they undergo drug testing and test negative. Requires a retest after a 30-day waiting period for applicants who test positive for any one of several specified drugs. Denies unemployment compensation for five years to any applicant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 10, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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March 20, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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March 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) |