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This bill, called the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act, makes several key changes to provide support for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss. First, it amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to define and provide leave for "spontaneous loss of an unborn child," which means the unplanned loss of a pregnancy that does not result from an intentional act. Under the new provisions, employees would be entitled to take leave due to such a loss, with the ability to take that leave intermittently or on a reduced schedule when medically necessary. The bill also updates requirements for employee notice and employer certification, allowing workers to provide reasonable and practicable notice and requiring health care provider certification for the leave. Additionally, the bill extends similar protections to civil service employees and creates a new tax credit for individuals who experience a stillbirth, providing a refundable personal credit equal to the child tax credit amount. This credit would be available to taxpayers who have a stillbirth and obtain a birth certificate for the lost child, with certain identification requirements. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive support and recognition for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss across employment and tax contexts.

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