Continuing Extension Act of 2010
Date:
April 15, 2010
Who:
Dept. of Labor
Policy Area:
Fiscal Policy
Economic Target:
Other
Action Type:
Direct Spending
Maximum Amount:
$13.91 billion
Amount Spent:
$13.91 billion
Deficit Impact:
$13.91 billion The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 extended unemployment benefits for previously unemployed workers for an additional two months, extending the benefit until the beginning of June.
Notes:
None of the provisions of this bill were offset, as they were deemed "emergency" spending to lawmakers which exempts the bill from having to be offset under current PAYGO rules. Thus, the maximum amount and deficit impact reflect cumulative spending and reduced revenue over the 2010-2011 period.