S. 1761: Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2025

S. 1761 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, individuals with very high prior earnings can sometimes qualify for certain federal unemployment benefits if they lose their jobs. This bill changes the law by explicitly prohibiting federal funds from being used to pay unemployment compensation… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.