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US HR3639

US HR3639
Standardizing State Department Parental Leave Act


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Introduced
07/09/2019
In Committee
07/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To direct the Secretary of State to establish a standard parental leave policy applicable to Department of State employees, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of State to establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of State to establish and implement a standard parental leave policy applicable to employees across all bureaus and offices. The purpose of the bill is to ensure equal access to leave and workplace flexibilities for childbirth, adoption, and foster care, and to help the Department of State recruit and retain a diverse workforce capable of meeting the nation's security and foreign policy goals. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees within 180 days, describing the steps taken to implement the policy and any associated costs.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 07/09/2019)

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