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Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 202 of the Act and relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Act, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HRES 1516
Bill 117 hres 1516, also known as the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, focuses on implementing regulations related to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for employees of the House of Representatives.
Specifically, the bill aims to ensure that employees of the House of Representatives who are covered under section 202 of the Congressional Accountability Act are able to take advantage of the provisions outlined in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This includes providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.
Additionally, the bill addresses employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Congressional Accountability Act in relation to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. This ensures that these employees are protected under the federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overall, Bill 117 hres 1516 seeks to uphold the rights and protections afforded to employees of the House of Representatives under existing labor laws, specifically in regards to family and medical leave and fair labor standards.
Specifically, the bill aims to ensure that employees of the House of Representatives who are covered under section 202 of the Congressional Accountability Act are able to take advantage of the provisions outlined in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This includes providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.
Additionally, the bill addresses employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Congressional Accountability Act in relation to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. This ensures that these employees are protected under the federal minimum wage and overtime pay requirements set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overall, Bill 117 hres 1516 seeks to uphold the rights and protections afforded to employees of the House of Representatives under existing labor laws, specifically in regards to family and medical leave and fair labor standards.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1516
This resolution approves specified regulations that implement various workplace protections and programs established under current law for congressional employees, including those relating to family and medical leave.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1516
Bill HRES 1516 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 14, 2022. Bill HRES 1516 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2022. Bill HRES 1516's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, H. Res. 1516 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR text: H9752-9803; text: CR H9752-9803) as of December 14, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1516
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1516
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional officers and employees
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1516
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 202 of the Act and relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Act, and for other purposes.
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 202 of the Act and relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Act, and for other purposes.
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