Labor & Employment (Paid Leave) in United States

in committee · United States · House Nov 25, 2025

HR 6311: PCS Leave for Military Spouse Federal Workers Act

This bill creates a new paid leave policy for federal employees who are spouses of military members or Foreign Service officers facing a permanent relocation (PCS). It entitles eligible employees to 40 hours of paid leave (adjusted for part-time schedules) to assist with moving to a new location where their spouse will be stationed. The leave must be used within one month of the move for relocation activities during regular work hours, cannot be converted to cash, and is in addition to other leave types. It directly affects federal workers married to military or Foreign Service personnel who must relocate due to their spouse's permanent duty assignment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees

in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HRES 662: Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

This resolution expresses the House's symbolic support for designating August 25-31, 2025, as "Black Breastfeeding Week." It highlights systemic barriers Black mothers face in breastfeeding, such as inadequate workplace support and racial health disparities, while referencing statistics showing lower breastfeeding rates and higher infant mortality among Black communities. The resolution urges Congress to address these inequities through policies like paid parental leave and better workplace accommodations for breastfeeding. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal and infant health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Children's Health Paid Leave

in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3321: FAIR Leave Act

The FAIR Leave Act (S 3321) repeals a 12-month waiting period requirement under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for spouses seeking leave. It directly affects spouses of employees covered by FMLA, removing a previous barrier to immediate eligibility. The key provision eliminates Section 102(f) of the FMLA, which had required spouses to work for 12 months before qualifying for leave. This change allows spouses to access FMLA leave from their first day of employment, without waiting for a year. The bill makes no other changes to FMLA provisions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

in committee · United States · House May 14, 2025

HR 3404: FAIR Leave Act

This bill, HR 3404 (FAIR Leave Act), would remove a 12-week time limit for employees taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to care for a spouse with a serious health condition. It directly affects workers who need to take time off to support a spouse facing medical needs, by repealing Section 102(f) of the 1993 Act. The key provision eliminates the current rule restricting spouse care leave to 12 weeks within a 12-month period. This change would allow employees greater flexibility in taking extended leave for their spouse's health needs without the prior time cap.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5397: HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act

HR 5397, the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act, expands paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to cover "spontaneous loss of an unborn child" (unplanned pregnancy loss not from a purposeful act). This affects private-sector employees and federal workers, allowing them to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for this reason, with provisions for intermittent leave when medically necessary. The bill also creates a refundable tax credit for individuals who experienced a stillbirth (defined as spontaneous fetal death before delivery), equal to the amount of the existing section 24 credit, to help offset related expenses. These changes directly impact employees seeking leave for pregnancy loss and taxpayers who suffered stillbirths, adding specific eligibility criteria and certification requirements to both provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave Professional Licensing

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1158: Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025

The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025 allows private sector employees to earn time off instead of cash for overtime hours, at a rate of 1.5 hours of time off for every hour of overtime worked. To qualify, employees must have worked at least 1,000 hours for their employer in the prior 12 months, and agreements for time off must be voluntary, in writing, and not tied to employment conditions. Employers must pay cash for unused time off by January 31 each year (or another agreed 12-month period), with a cap of 160 hours of accrued time. The bill excludes public employees, includes enforcement provisions for violations, and expires 5 years after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 5390: FAMILY Act

The FAMILY Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides wage replacement benefits for workers needing time off for caregiving or medical reasons. It defines "qualified caregiving" to include caring for a family member with a serious health condition, personal medical needs, or recovery from violence (including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking). Benefits would be calculated based on earnings, with a minimum monthly benefit of $580 and maximum of $4,000, administered by a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration. Eligible individuals would need to have worked for at least 8 quarters in the previous year and file an application with required documentation, while existing state paid leave programs would continue to operate alongside this federal program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Paid Leave

in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5558: Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025

The Improving Child Care for Working Families Act of 2025 increases the tax exclusion limit for dependent care assistance from $7,500 to $10,500 annually for most taxpayers. This change directly benefits working families who receive employer-provided child care benefits by allowing them to exclude more of that assistance from their taxable income. Married couples filing separately would see their exclusion limit rise from $3,750 to $5,250. The amendment applies to amounts paid or incurred in calendar years starting after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 7, 2025

S 3165: True Shutdown Fairness Act

The True Shutdown Fairness Act requires U.S. government agencies to pay standard wages, benefits, and allowances to covered employees (including contract workers, military members on active duty, and furloughed staff) during a government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025. It mandates agencies to adjust contract prices for contractors who incurred costs compensating furloughed workers or restoring paid leave during the shutdown. The bill also prohibits agencies from implementing layoffs or placing employees in administrative leave for more than 10 work days during the shutdown period. These provisions apply retroactively to shutdowns starting September 30, 2025, and fund the payments through existing Treasury appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act (HR 3971) would establish key labor protections for domestic workers, including nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers who work in private homes. The bill requires written agreements for workers employed 8+ hours per week, provides earned sick days (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), mandates fair scheduling practices with 72-hour notice for schedule changes, and extends overtime protections to live-in domestic employees. It also prohibits unfair wage deductions, guarantees meal and rest breaks, and ensures privacy protections including no monitoring in private living spaces. The bill directly affects approximately 2.2 million domestic workers across the U.S., who are disproportionately women of color and immigrants. Enforcement would be handled by the Department of Labor through new complaint resolution mechanisms and oversight.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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