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Unemployment Compensation

Money paid by the government to people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, while they are actively looking for new work.

Identity Verification

The process of confirming that a person is who they claim to be, often through official documents like a driver's license or passport.

Data Matching

Using computer systems to compare information from different databases (like employment records and death records) to find discrepancies or potential fraud.

"Pay and Chase" Model

A system where benefits might be paid out quickly, sometimes based on self-attestation, with the expectation that fraudulent payments will be identified and recovered later. This bill aims to stop this.

National Directory of New Hires

A federal database that collects information on newly hired employees, used to help enforce child support and identify potential fraud in benefit programs.

State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES)

An electronic system that allows employers and state unemployment agencies to securely and efficiently exchange information about unemployment claims.