Ask AI
H.R. 1277

Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2013

Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2013 - Amends title III (Grants to States for Unemployment Compensation) of the Social Security Act to require state laws to deny unemployment compensation to applicants unless they undergo drug testing and test negative.

Requires a retest after a 30-day waiting period for applicants who test positive for any one of several specified drugs.

Denies unemployment compensation for five years to any applicant who tests positive for drugs three or more times.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2](R-NM)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
5cosponsors1committees4actions3subjects
  • Introduced in HouseMar 20, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2013 — Informed