In CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The Stop Unemployment Fraud Act would make state unemployment agencies certify that they check claimants’ identity with a government ID and additional documents. It also forces states to use data‑matching tools, such as the national new‑hire database, to spot fraud. The goal is to reduce improper payments while protecting legitimate claimants.
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