Bill H.356 proposes the establishment of the Unemployment Compensation Benefit Modernization Advisory Committee, which will advise the Department of Labor on implementing and deploying technological upgrades to the unemployment compensation benefits delivery system. The Committee will consist of various members, including two House representatives, two Senate members, three Department of Labor employees, one employee from the Agency of Digital Services, one representative from organized labor in construction trades, one employer representative, and one attorney experienced in unemployment insurance claims. The Committee will have the authority to monitor the upgrades, request information, make recommendations, and assist in testing the upgrades.

The bill outlines the Committee's operational structure, including meeting frequency, reporting requirements, and compensation for members. It mandates that the Committee submit quarterly reports to relevant legislative committees, starting by September 30, 2025, detailing the progress of the technological upgrades and any recommendations made to the Department of Labor. The Committee will be dissolved on June 30, 2026, or when it determines that the upgrades have been successfully implemented. The act is set to take effect upon passage.