United States · Law · HR
H.R. 6867 (110th)
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
Introduced
10 September 2008
Last action
21 November 2008 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-449.
Sponsors
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Subjects
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Source updated
6 December 2025
Summary
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to revise the formula for Tier-1 amounts a state credits to an applicant's emergency unemployment compensation account (EUCA) for a benefit year. Increases the figures in the formula (the lesser of which shall be the amount credited) from: (1) 50% to 80% of the total amount of regular compensation (including dependents' allowances) payable to the individual during the benefit year; and (2) 13 to 20 times the individual's average weekly benefit amount for the benefit year. Provides an additional Tier-2 period for deposits to an individual's EUCA, using the current formula, if, at the time that the amount established under this Act is exhausted, or at any time thereafter, the individual's state is in an extended benefit period. Prescribes a formula for determining if a state is in an extended benefit period. Allows the Tier-2 period augmentation to be applied to the individual's EUCA only once. Prohibits a Tier-2 augmentation under this Act to an individual's account after March 31, 2009, if the account is exhausted after such date. Extends the period of emergency unemployment compensation.
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Timeline
10 September 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 October 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 28 (Roll no. 683). (text: CR H10808-10809)
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 28 (Roll no. 683).(text: CR H10808-10809)
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
Passed
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Rangel asked unanimous consent that it be in order today for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6867. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10808-10814)
Source: Floor
3 October 2008
Floor
Mr. Rangel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
17 November 2008
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
18 November 2008
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1123 under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/17/2008.
Source: Calendars
19 November 2008
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S10627-10628)
Source: Floor
20 November 2008
Action
Cleared for White House.
20 November 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
20 November 2008
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
20 November 2008
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
20 November 2008
Vote
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 6. Record Vote Number: 214. (consideration: CR S10701-10702; text: CR S10701)
Source: Floor
21 November 2008
Became law
Became Public Law No: 110-449.
Source: President
21 November 2008
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
21 November 2008
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
20 November 2008 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6867 · Cloture Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 89 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 21 November 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 20 November 2008 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 18 November 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 3 October 2008 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 10 September 2008 · Download file
Documents
14 official files
Public Law (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 21 November 2008
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 21 November 2008
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Public Law
summary · EN · 21 November 2008
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Enrolled Bill · EN · 20 November 2008
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 20 November 2008
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 18 November 2008
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 18 November 2008
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 3 October 2008
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Engrossed in House · EN · 3 October 2008
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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 September 2008
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Introduced in House · EN · 10 September 2008
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Sponsors
- Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] · D · Cosponsor
- ROBERT BRADY · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/6867
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hr/6867
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