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MI HR0365

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Memorializes Congress to extend federal unemployment benefits scheduled to expire at the end of November
  • Notes that approximately 4 million Americans, including more than 180,000 people in Michigan, face loss of benefits
  • States that unemployment benefit spending directly stimulates the economy as struggling families use funds for immediate essential needs
  • Emphasizes the human toll of joblessness and costs of mitigating harmful effects as an investment in people and communities
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide an extension of unemployment benefits.

Congress

Last Action

Motion To Discharge Committee Approved

12/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Labor11/30/2010

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