Bill > S1931

This bill, titled the "Responsible Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014," aims to extend and modify various unemployment benefit programs. Key provisions include extending the emergency unemployment compensation program until April 1, 2014, and making adjustments to the number of weeks individuals can receive benefits under this program, particularly for those whose accounts are established after December 29, 2013, by reducing the percentage of benefits and the number of times they can be augmented. It also temporarily extends provisions related to extended unemployment benefits, including matching for states with no waiting week and modifications to indicators under the extended benefit program, pushing deadlines from December 31, 2013, to March 31, 2014, and from June 30, 2014, to September 30, 2014. Furthermore, the bill extends funding for reemployment services and reemployment and eligibility assessment activities through the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, provides additional extended unemployment benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, and offers flexibility for states entering into unemployment program agreements. Notably, it repeals reductions made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and introduces a new provision that would reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who are also receiving unemployment compensation, with certain exceptions for those participating in work-related programs. Finally, the bill mandates a reduction in non-Medicare, non-defense direct spending for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.