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FAIR Leave Act

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3791

The FAIR Leave Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3791, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide employees with paid leave for various reasons, including illness, caregiving responsibilities, and personal reasons.

Under the FAIR Leave Act, employees would be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year to care for themselves or a family member who is ill. This leave would be available to full-time and part-time employees who have worked for their employer for at least 90 days.

In addition to medical leave, the FAIR Leave Act also includes provisions for paid parental leave. New parents would be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a new child, whether through birth, adoption, or foster care. The FAIR Leave Act aims to provide a safety net for employees who need time off for personal or family reasons without sacrificing their income. By providing paid leave, this bill seeks to support working families and promote a healthy work-life balance. Overall, the FAIR Leave Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses the need for paid leave in the United States. If passed, this bill would have a significant impact on the lives of American workers and their families.

Congressional Summary of HR 3791

FAIR Leave Act or the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act

This bill repeals the limit on the aggregate number of workweeks of family and medical leave that spouses employed by the same employer may be entitled to during any 12-month period. The current limit is 12 aggregate workweeks.

Current Status of Bill HR 3791

Bill HR 3791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3791 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021.  Bill HR 3791's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3791

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
78
Democrat Cosponsors
72
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3791

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee leave
- Marriage and family status
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3791

FAIR Leave Act
To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer.
FAIR Leave Act
Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act

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