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H.Res.1288 / 117th Congress

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Labor to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in the Secretary's possession relating to Unemployment Insurance fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

Official summary

Version 07 · Reported to House · Sep 28, 2022

This resolution directs the Department of Labor to provide the House of Representatives with any documents and communications during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on the date of adoption of this resolution that relate to unemployment insurance funds authorized by COVID-19 pandemic programs flowing to criminal syndicates and fraudsters in foreign countries (e.g., China and Russia).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R–IN

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

  2. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-521.

  3. Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-521.

  4. Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support Discharged.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Introduced in House

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