Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:01Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3513 Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3513

Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020

This bill establishes, revises, and repeals specified paid sick time and paid leave programs, including programs addressing the public-health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill repeals divisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act that (1) expand emergency family and medical leave, (2) provide emergency paid sick leave, and (3) the establish payroll tax credits for such emergency paid leave.

The bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 56 hours, or 7 days, for use under specified circumstances. Further, employees are immediately entitled to up to 14 days of additional paid sick time if a public-health emergency is declared. The bill also reimburses the employers of individuals who use accrued or additional sick time under these provisions.

Additionally, the bill establishes a family and medical leave insurance benefit program to provide up to 60 days of partially-paid leave for qualifying circumstances including to care for a specified close relative with a serious health condition. The bill establishes a trust to pay benefits under the program, which is funded by an employer payroll tax and employee income tax.

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Current Status of Bill S 3513

Bill S 3513 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2020. Bill S 3513 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 17, 2020. Bill S 3513's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 17, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3513

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Labor and Employment

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightCrime victimsDepartment of LaborDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEmployment taxesExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor-management relationsLibrary of CongressMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex offensesSocial Security AdministrationUnemploymentWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3513

Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020A bill to provide Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.

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