To amend title III of the Social Security Act and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act to require identity verification procedures and data matching, to prevent unemployment fraud, and to strengthen work search requirements, and for other purposes.

# HR 7847 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7847 aims to reduce fraudulent unemployment benefit claims by requiring stronger identity verification procedures and data matching systems. The bill would also tighten work search requirements that unemployed individuals must meet to receive benefits. These changes would apply to the unemployment insurance system governed by federal law. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects people receiving unemployment benefits and state unemployment agencies responsible for distributing those benefits.

It could also impact employers who contribute to unemployment insurance through payroll taxes, and potentially workers applying for benefits, who may face additional verification steps. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The specific provisions beyond identity verification and work search requirements are not detailed in the available information.