The Cares Act — the $2.2 trillion stimulus package — authorized $600 a week of enhanced unemployment benefits. The Cares Act references July 31, 2020 as the official expiration date of these unemployment benefits, which are also known as Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.

How long does the extra $600 in unemployment last?

The federal CARES Act coronavirus relief law authorized a $600 weekly enhancement to unemployment benefits through July 31. However, all states will stop paying after July 25 or 26 due to administrative procedure, unless Congress passes legislation by then to extend the aid.

How long does the extra $300 in unemployment last?

How Long Will the $300 Unemployment Benefits Last? The $300 federal benefits will continue through Sept. 6, 2021. Though the way Congress is printing money for COVID-19 relief, another extension is not out of the question.