Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Mar 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
What this bill does
The Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to update the technology used for unemployment compensation programs. The Department of Labor would be required to study the technology needs of these programs and then develop a flexible set of technological tools to improve how unemployment benefits are delivered. This new technology would need to meet specific accessibility standards for online claim filing, including availability in multiple languages and for various devices, and would ensure that automated systems cannot solely deny claims or appeals.
This bill would affect individuals who file for unemployment benefits, employers involved in the unemployment compensation system, and state workforce agencies. The proposed technology aims to streamline the process for claimants, employers, and administrators. Before full implementation, the Department of Labor would select at least four states to test the new technology.
The bill was introduced on March 1, 2021, and has not progressed beyond that initial stage. Its next step would be to be considered by the House Committee on Ways and Means, and then potentially move forward for a vote in the House and subsequently the Senate.
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Official summary
Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Labor to study and report on the technology needs of federal and state unemployment compensation programs. Based on this study, Labor must develop, operate, and maintain a modular set of technology capabilities to modernize the delivery of unemployment compensation.
Before the deployment of the technology capabilities to all states, Labor must select at least four states to participate in a pilot program to test the technology capabilities and demonstrate that they meet requirements.
The bill establishes accessibility requirements for filing online unemployment compensation claims. In addition, it prohibits the technology capabilities from relying solely on a high-risk automated decision system to (1) deny a claim for unemployment compensation, (2) reduce the amount of unemployment compensation for which a claimant is eligible, or (3) deny a claimant's right to appeal an unemployment compensation decision.
Timeline
1 Mar 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1458 do?
- The Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to update the technology used for unemployment compensation programs. The Department of Labor would be required to study the technology needs of these programs and then develop a flexible set of technological tools to improve how unemployment benefits are delivered. This new technology would need to meet specific accessibility standards for online claim filing, including availability in multiple languages and for various devices, and would ensure that automated systems cannot solely deny claims or appeals. This bill would affect individuals who file for unemployment benefits, employers involved in the unemployment compensation system, and state workforce agencies. The proposed technology aims to streamline the process for claimants, employers, and administrators. Before full implementation, the Department of Labor would select at least four states to test the new technology. The bill was introduced on March 1, 2021, and has not progressed beyond that initial stage. Its next step would be to be considered by the House Committee on Ways and Means, and then potentially move forward for a vote in the House and subsequently the Senate.
- Has H.R. 1458 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1458. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1458?
- H.R. 1458 was sponsored by Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1458?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (1 Mar 2021).
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