Unemployment benefits; maximum duration.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 13 Sponsors

Unemployment benefits; maximum duration. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, for claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, an eligible individual's weekly unemployment compensation benefit amount shall be paid for a maximum duration of 26 weeks.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 16, 2026
Last action: Mar 3, 2026 — Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Session: 2026
Momentum: 74 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

32.5% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 49%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum +5 74/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 223 days quiet

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