Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

This bill gives the government more time to go after people who committed fraud in unemployment insurance programs created during the COVID-19 pandemic. It doubles the deadline for bringing criminal charges or civil lawsuits related to that fraud from 5 years to 10 years, covering crimes like identity theft, wire fraud, and filing false claims. However, if the original deadline for a particular case has already passed before this bill becomes law, the extension does not apply. The bill also takes back certain leftover funds that were given to the Department of Labor under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for fighting fraud and ensuring program integrity.

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