Support Through Loss Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:05:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4576 Support Through Loss Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4576

Bill 117 HR 4576, also known as the Support Through Loss Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources to individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

The Support Through Loss Act aims to establish a national program that would offer counseling, therapy, and other mental health services to those who are grieving the death of a family member or close friend. This program would be available to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and would be funded through a combination of federal and state resources.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training and education for healthcare professionals, social workers, and other individuals who work with those who are grieving. This training would focus on how to provide effective support and care to individuals who are experiencing loss. Overall, the Support Through Loss Act seeks to address the emotional and mental health needs of those who are grieving, and to ensure that they have access to the support and resources they need during this difficult time. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, and it remains to be seen whether it will be passed into law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4576

Support Through Loss Act

This bill provides employees with 24 hours of paid leave time each year for an absence resulting from a pregnancy loss or other specified circumstance related to pregnancy, fertility, or an unsuccessful assisted reproductive procedure or adoption match.

Employers must notify each employee about the availability of this paid leave and may not discriminate or discharge an employee for exercising or attempting to exercise the right to such paid leave.

The bill provides for enforcement of this requirement by the Department of Labor and through civil action brought by an employee or individual.

Further, the bill requires specified federal agencies to conduct research and publish information about pregnancy loss and related evidence-based treatment options.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4576

Bill HR 4576 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4576 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4576's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, 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 July 20, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4576

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4576

To allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed surrogacy arrangement, or a diagnosis or event that impacts pregnancy or fertility, to support related research and education, and for other purposes.

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