Introduced
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To waive during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient be "able and available to appear for evaluation of eligibility for benefits" and available to work job suitable to the beneficiary's experience and training.
Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To waive during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient getting benefits authorized by federal "stimulus" spending bills be "able and available to appear for evaluation of eligibility for benefits" and available to work job suitable to the beneficiary's experience and training.
Referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)
To waive during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient getting benefits authorized by federal "stimulus" spending bills be "able and available to appear for evaluation of eligibility for benefits" and available to work job suitable to the beneficiary's experience and training.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To revise during the coronavirus epidemic an unemployment benefits requirement that a recipient be "available" for either part-time or full-time work. Under current law the requirement is to be available for full-time work.
