A bill to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 119 s 408, also known as the Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, aims to broaden the scope of employees who are eligible for leave and the employers who are subject to leave requirements. The bill seeks to provide more comprehensive and inclusive leave benefits for workers across the United States.

Under this proposed legislation, more employees would be eligible for leave, including part-time and gig economy workers. Additionally, more employers would be required to provide leave benefits to their employees, regardless of the size of their business.

The Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act also aims to extend the amount of leave time available to employees, allowing them to take time off for a wider range of reasons, such as caring for a sick family member or dealing with their own health issues. This would provide greater flexibility and support for workers who need time off for personal or family reasons. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the work-life balance of American workers and ensure that they have access to the leave benefits they need to take care of themselves and their loved ones. It represents a step towards a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees.
Congress
119

Number
S - 408

Introduced on
2025-02-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 119 s 408, also known as the Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, aims to broaden the scope of employees who are eligible for leave and the employers who are subject to leave requirements. The bill seeks to provide more comprehensive and inclusive leave benefits for workers across the United States.

Under this proposed legislation, more employees would be eligible for leave, including part-time and gig economy workers. Additionally, more employers would be required to provide leave benefits to their employees, regardless of the size of their business.

The Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act also aims to extend the amount of leave time available to employees, allowing them to take time off for a wider range of reasons, such as caring for a sick family member or dealing with their own health issues. This would provide greater flexibility and support for workers who need time off for personal or family reasons. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the work-life balance of American workers and ensure that they have access to the leave benefits they need to take care of themselves and their loved ones. It represents a step towards a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.