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H.R.5945: Ready to Work Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ready to Work Act of 2016 This bill amends title III (Unemployment Insurance) of the Social Security Act to allow states, rather than the Department of Labor, to determine whether an individual claiming unemployment compensation is an individual for whom suitable work is only available in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. The final rule issued by Labor on August 1, 2016, entitled "Federal-State Unemployment Compensation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Sept. 7, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Sept. 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Kevin Brady (R-Texas) |