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US HR4351
US HR4351To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.
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Introduced
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
In Committee
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULY 10, 2025 Ms. STRICKLAND (for herself and Mr. BACON) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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 A BILL To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) specifically for spouses of active duty military service members by reducing the qualifying employment time required to take leave. Currently, the FMLA typically requires employees to have been employed by their employer for at least 12 months and worked a minimum number of hours before being eligible for job-protected leave. Under this proposed amendment, spouses of service members participating in covered active duty would only need to have been employed for at least 90 calendar days by the employer from whom they are requesting leave. This change would make it easier for military spouses to take time off to address family needs related to their partner's military service, such as handling dependent care, attending military events, or managing challenges arising from their spouse's deployment. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and support for families of active duty service members by reducing employment tenure requirements for job-protected leave.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Marilyn Strickland (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Wesley Bell (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Dave Min (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. (on 07/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4351/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4351/BILLS-119hr4351ih.pdf |
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