Posts - Bill - HR 1959 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect small businesses from unemployment insurance premium increases by reason of unrepaid State advances.
house 03/06/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure small businesses are not burdened by increased unemployment insurance premiums due to states' unrepaid advances. This proposed legislation aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code, safeguarding small enterprises from financial strain and helping them continue to support their communities and workforce effectively.
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HR 1959 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect small businesses from unemployment insurance premium increases by reason of unrepaid State advances.
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moderate 03/06/2025
Lower premiums are nice, but will it really help the businesses that are struggling the most?
left-leaning 03/06/2025
Why bail out small businesses instead of the workers who need unemployment insurance the most?
moderate 03/06/2025
Seems like a short-term fix; what's the long-term plan for unemployment insurance?
moderate 03/06/2025
Protecting small businesses is great, but shouldn't we also focus on fixing the unemployment system?
left-leaning 03/06/2025
So we're reducing premiums but still ignoring fair wages and worker protections—great priorities.
right-leaning 03/06/2025
Why penalize businesses that haven't taken any advances? Sounds like a no-brainer to pass this.
right-leaning 03/06/2025
Protecting small businesses from higher taxes is exactly what we need to boost the economy.
right-leaning 03/06/2025
Finally, a bill that prioritizes small businesses over bureaucratic red tape!
left-leaning 03/06/2025
Another handout for businesses while ignoring the root causes of unemployment—typical.