I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6340 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2010 Mr. Hinchey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to modify the threshold rates of unemployment that must be met by a State in order to establish eligibility for fourth-tier emergency unemployment compensation with respect to such State.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Fairness in Unemployment Act.

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Amendments

(a)

In general

Section 4002(e)(2) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (A), by striking 6 and inserting 4; and (2)in subparagraph (B), by striking 8.5 and inserting 7.0. (b)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to individuals exhausting third-tier emergency unemployment compensation on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.