"The past few years have clearly shown that our unemployment insurance system is broken and doesn't meet workers' needs. After decades of sabotage and neglect, this essential social safety net desperately needs an update. By bringing unemployment insurance into the 21st century now, we will ensure American workers who become unemployed by no fault of their own will have the help they need as they get back on their feet -- and will make sure we're ready if and when the next economic downturn hits, whether it be years from now or decades from now."