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H.Res. 1288House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

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.

Sponsored by Jackie WalorskiRep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
Introduced July 26, 2022

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The resolution orders the U.S. Secretary of Labor to send the House of Representatives copies of any documents, records, memos, or communications in the Department’s possession that relate to unemployment‑insurance fraud tied to COVID‑19 pandemic programs. The request covers the period from March 1, 2020, up to the date the resolution is adopted and focuses on funds that may have been diverted to criminal groups abroad, including China and Russia. It affects the Department of Labor and the House, which will receive the requested information.

Key Provisions

  • The Secretary of Labor must transmit, within 14 days of the resolution’s adoption, any relevant documents or portions thereof concerning UI funds from COVID‑19 programs that were allegedly funneled to foreign criminal syndicates.
  • The request applies to all communications among Department of Labor officials from March 1, 2020, through the adoption date of the resolution.

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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

September 28, 2022

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

July 26, 2022

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

July 26, 2022

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Work and Welfare Subcommittee

July 26, 2022

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Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support Discharged.

Ways and Means Committee

September 19, 2022

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Ways and Means Committee

September 20, 2022

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.

Ways and Means Committee

September 20, 2022

HouseCommittee

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

Ways and Means Committee

September 28, 2022

HouseCalendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

September 28, 2022

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House Calendar No. 128

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1288

[Report No. 117–521]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 26, 2022

Mrs. Walorski (for herself and Mr. Brady) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

September 28, 2022

Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

RESOLUTION

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.

That the Secretary of Labor is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in the Secretary’s possession (or any portion of any such communication) between Department of Labor officials during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on the date of the adopting of this resolution, relating to Unemployment Insurance funds authorized by COVID-19 pandemic programs flowing to criminal syndicates and fraudsters in foreign countries, including, but not limited to, China and Russia.

September 28, 2022

Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed