H.R. 6922 – Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act

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The bill extends the temporary waiver of interest on state unemployment loans that was created during the pandemic. It moves the expiration date from September 6, 2021 to September 30, 2022, keeping the loans interest‑free for states that rely on them for unemployment benefits. This provides continued financial relief to state unemployment programs during the ongoing public health crisis.

Key Provisions

Amends the Social Security Act to change the interest‑waiver deadline from September 6, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
Applies the extension to state unemployment loans covered under Section 1202(b)(10)(A).
Makes the change effective as if it were part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 3, 2022

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Introduced in House

March 3, 2022

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 3, 2022

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 3, 2022

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117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6922

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 3, 2022

Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Pascrell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To continue the temporary waiver of interest on State unemployment loans during the pandemic to provide additional relief, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Continued Waiver of Interest on State Unemployment Loans during the Pandemic Act.

2.

Extension of interest-free loans

(a)

In general

Section 1202(b)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1322(b)(10)(A)) is amended by striking September 6, 2021 and inserting September 30, 2022.

(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127).