Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991 (H.R. 3575 (102nd)) — United States

Summary

Federal Supplemental Compensation Act of 1991 - Title I: Federal Supplemental Compensation Program - Establishes a Federal supplemental unemployment compensation program (Federal supplemental compensation). Allows any State to enter into and participate in an agreement with the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) under which the State agency which administers the State unemployment compensation law will make payments of Federal supplemental compensation: (1) to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular compensation under State law, have no rights to such regular compensation or any additional State or Federal compensation, and are not receiving Canadian compensation; and (2) for any week of unemployment beginning in the individual's eligibility period. Sets forth provisions relating to exhaustion of regular benefits and weekly amount of emergency benefits equal to regular benefits. Authorizes a State Governor, in a period of a seven percent total unemployment rate in that State (as defined under this Act), to elect to trigger off an extended compensation period to provide Federal supplemental compensation to individuals who have exhausted their rights to regular compensation under State law. Requires a State, under such an agreement, to establish a Federal compensation account with respect to the benefit year of each eligible individual who files an application. Limits benefit payments to not more than the amount in the individual's account. Sets forth formulas for determining the amount in such account. Provides that the applicable limit in such account shall be equal to: (1) 13 for a seven-percent period, i.e. one triggered by a total unemployment rate (TUR) of seven percent or more in the State, seasonally adjusted, for the most recent six calendar months with available data; and (2) seven for a six-percent period or for any other period. Sets forth special rules relating to such applicable limits. Requires reduction in such account by the amount of extended benefits received by the individual relating to the same benefit year under the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970. Sets the weekly benefit amount at the amount of regular compensation (including dependents' allowances) payable under the State law to the individual for such week for total unemployment. Provides for determination of periods and applicable triggers. Provides for a minimum period of at least 13 weeks. Provides, in general, that no Federal supplemental compensation shall be payable to any individual under this Act for any week beginning: (1) before the later of November 3, 1991, or the first week following the week in which an agreement under this Act is entered into; or (2) after July 4, 1992. Sets forth transition and reachback provisions for the eligibility of certain individuals for such benefits, as exceptions to such general rule. Provides for payments to States having such agreements for Federal supplemental compensation. Sets forth financing provisions. Requires that funds in the extended unemployment compensation account of the Unemployment Trust Fund be used to make payments to States having agreements under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the extended unemployment compensation account of sums necessary to pay Federal supplemental compensation payable: (1) under specified provisions for former members of the Armed Forces; and (2) on the basis of certain services performed for nonprofit organizations or governmental entities, to which certain Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to State unemployment compensation law apply. Sets forth provisions relating to fraud and overpayments. Defines the eligible period under this Act. Provides that in no event shall an individual's period of eligibility include any weeks after the 39th week after the end of the benefit year for which the individual exhausted rights to regular compensation or extended compensation. Title II: Demonstration Program to Provide Job Search Assistance - Directs the Secretary to carry out a demonstration program to determine the feasibility of implementing job search assistance programs. Requires selection of three States to participate in such program, based on specified criteria. Requires that at least one of these States will replicate a prior successful demonstration project for job search assistance. Sets forth requirements for the program agreement with these States. Requires a job search assistance program, for purposes of this title, to: (1) require certain unemployment compensation recipients to participate in a qualified intensive job search program (the program) after receiving such compensation for at least six but not more than ten weeks during any benefit year; (2) entitle such individuals to an intensive job search program voucher; and (3) disqualify those who do not satisfactorily participate in such program from receiving such compensation for a specified period of not more than ten weeks. Makes such program requirements applicable to such recipients if, during a specified three-year period, they had at least 126 weeks of employment at wages of $30 or more a week with their last employer (or an equivalent amount computed under prescribed regulations). Sets forth exceptions to such program requirements and program qualifications. Provides that such vouchers entitle the organization (including the State employment service) providing the program to a payment from the State agency equal to the lesser of: (1) the reasonable costs of providing the program; or (2) the average weekly benefit amount in the State. Requires Federal payments from the extended unemployment compensation account to each participating State's account in the Unemployment Trust Fund in an amount equal to the payments made by the State agency for such program vouchers. Provides for payments on a calendar month basis, and for certification by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to submit two interim reports and a final report to the Congress on the demonstration program under this title. Title III: Other Provisions - Amends specified Federal law to repeal certain limitations on payment of unemployment compensation to former members of the Armed Forces. Reduces the length of required active duty by reserves for purposes for such payment. Amends the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to allow optional unemployment benefits for certain school employees, by making denial of such benefits discretionary rather than mandatory. Amends the Social Security Act to establish an Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation. Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish such a council by February 1, 1992, and every fourth year thereafter. Requires each such council to evaluate the unemployment compensation program. Sets forth membership and staff provisions. Requires each council to report to the President and the Congress by February 1 of the second year following the year in which it is required to be established. Requires the first Council report to include findings and recommendations on determining eligibility for extended unemployment benefits on the basis of unemployment statistics for regions, States, or subdivisions of States. Directs the Secretary, within 12 months, to report to the Congress a proposal for revising the method of allocating grants among the States for administration of the unemployment insurance program. Prohibits the Secretary from revising such method until 12 months after such report is submitted to the Congress. Title IV: Financing Provisions - Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to provide for permanent extension of provisions relating to collection of nontax debts owed to Federal agencies. Amends the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to extend the surtax imposed on employers through 1996. Provides for a temporary increase in the FUTA wage base. Title V: Budget Provisions - Requires that any amount of new budget authority, outlays, or receipts resulting from the provisions of (and amendments made by) this Act not be considered for any purpose under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Exempts Federal emergency unemployment compensation program payments under title I of this Act from any sequestration order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Sets forth the applicable cost estimate of this Act for FY 1991 through 1996 for purposes of specified provisions of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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Timeline

17 October 1991
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
17 October 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 October 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 October 1991
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
22 October 1991
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 October 1991
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Source: Calendars
24 October 1991
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 102-273.
Source: Committee
24 October 1991
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 102-273.
Source: Committee
13 November 1991
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 280 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3575 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3757 as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against said substitute are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
14 November 1991
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 396 - 30 (Roll no. 396).
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 396 - 30 (Roll no. 396).
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3575.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3575 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendments now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3757 as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against said substitute are waived. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Lewis to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 280 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 280.
Source: Floor
14 November 1991
Passed
Rule H. Res. 280 passed House.
Source: Floor
15 November 1991
Became law
Became Public Law No: 102-164.
Source: President
15 November 1991
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
15 November 1991
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
15 November 1991
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
15 November 1991
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
15 November 1991
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
15 November 1991
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 91-2. Record Vote No: 254.
Source: Floor
5 October 1992
Committee
See H.R.3040.
Source: Committee

Votes

15 November 1991 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3575 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 91 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

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Related records

related to → Unemployment Insurance Reform Act of 1991
related to → Unemployment Insurance Reform Act of 1991
related to → Tax Extension Act of 1992
related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3575) to provide a program of Federal supplemental compensation, and for other purposes.
related to ← Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991
related to ← Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991
related to ← Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991
related to ← A joint resolution waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to the bill H.R. 3575.
related to ← Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991
amends ← To provide a "hold harmless" provision for severely impacted states which would be hurt by this bill.
amends ← An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the provisions of H. Res. 280, and consisting of the text of H.R. 3757 as introduced.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/house-bill/3575
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us · 102-hr-3575 · source updated 7 February 2024

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991