H.R. 1119In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would tie jobless benefits to new job-search compliance rules
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 1119 would require unemployment recipients to comply with job-search rules or risk losing benefits.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025 would require unemployment recipients to respond to job leads, attend interviews, join reemployment services, and comply with state requests like drug testing or skill assessments. States must adopt these rules to keep receiving federal extended or emergency unemployment funds. The Secretary of Labor would also study whether more random claim audits improve program management and must expand them if the study supports it.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects people receiving unemployment benefits, who must meet new compliance requirements. It also affects state governments, which must update laws to keep federal funding, and employers, who gain a way to report noncompliant job candidates.
Why does it matter?
People who fail to meet these requirements risk losing unemployment eligibility. States that don't adopt the new rules within the required timeframe risk losing certain federal unemployment funds.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Unemployment Integrity Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- February 7, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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