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A bill to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.
2/7/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 408
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill S 408
Bill S 408 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 408 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025. Bill S 408's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 408
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 408
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 408
A bill to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.
A bill to expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 408
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