H.R. 8873 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
H.R. 8873 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on May 19, 2026, sponsored by Beth Van Duyne with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act This bill extends to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also establishes a task force to locate fraudulent payments and develop strategies to recover such payments.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Beth Van Duyne (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- Passed the HouseJun 29, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 13, 2026)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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