WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 30, 2025:

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Law Enforcement Forced to Halt Investigations of Unemployment Fraud; Senate Action Needed to Stop "Get Out of Jail Free" Cards for Criminals

It has been over two months since the statute of limitations to prosecute criminals who stole billions in COVID-era unemployment insurance (UI) benefits . . .

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